Henos Energy has officially opened Ghana’s first Drive-Thru Cylinder Distribution Outlet (CDO) at East Legon Hills in Accra, introducing an innovative approach to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distribution.
It is aimed at improving convenience, promoting safety and supporting the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
The facility, which operates under the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM), enables motorists to conveniently drive in and exchange empty LPG cylinders for filled ones, reducing waiting time and making LPG more accessible, particularly for customers who require gas outside the traditional working hours.
In her remarks at the ceremony on Friday, the Director of GAS at the NPA, Akua Ntiwaa Kwakye, praised Henos Energy for emerging as a pacesetter in the implementation of the CRM.
She said the project demonstrates how innovation in the downstream petroleum sector can support the 24-hour economy while improving convenience and safety for consumers.
For his part, the Head of Gas and Commercial Regulation at the NPA, Obed Kraine Boachie, described the Drive-Thru CDO as a timely innovation that will make LPG cylinder exchange more convenient for consumers.
He commended Henos Energy for taking the lead in introducing the initiative, noting that it aligns with the Government’s 24-hour economy agenda and represents a significant contribution to improving LPG accessibility and service delivery.
The Chief Executive Officer of Henos Energy, Henry Osei Yaw, announced the company’s ambitious plans to establish 30 Drive-Thru Cylinder Distribution Outlets across Ghana, beginning with five outlets in Accra before expanding to the Northern Region and other parts of the country.
According to him, the concept was inspired by customer feedback received over the past five years. “Our customers have consistently told us they wanted a complete LPG solution that is accessible and convenient.
That is what inspired the Drive-Thru concept,” he said.
Mr. Osei Yaw explained that beyond exchanging LPG cylinders, the outlets are designed to provide customers with a complete LPG solution by stocking cylinders, regulators and other LPG accessories required for safe and efficient use.
He said the company would accept damaged LPG cylinders from customers and replace them with safe cylinders in line with the CRM.
It is also developing a digital platform in collaboration with Mobile Money (MoMo) service providers to enable customers to order LPG through a mobile application.
Mr. Osei Yaw expressed appreciation to the NPA and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) for their unwavering support in making the project a reality.
The opening of the Drive-Thru Cylinder Distribution Outlet marks a significant step in modernising LPG distribution in Ghana by delivering safer, faster and more convenient services while creating jobs and bringing cleaner energy solutions closer to communities.
Also Present at the unveiling was the Director for Corporate Affairs at NPA, Maria Edith Oquaye and the Head Business Development at NPA, Ossei Yaw Danquah.
