Overview & Presence
Puma Energy Ghana operates across multiple business lines, including retail service stations, aviation fuels, commercial fuels, lubricants, LPG, and clean energy. Its headquarters is located at Airport City in Accra.
Scale & Infrastructure
Around 60 retail service stations nationwide
About 15 convenience stores under the “Shop Express” format
Four storage terminals strategically located across Ghana
Aviation fuel operations at Kotoka International Airport
Approximate fuel storage capacity of 164,000 m³
Key Business Units & Projects
Retail & Convenience
Puma is expanding its retail footprint by turning fuel stations into service hubs that combine fueling with shopping and other services. Recent years have seen new Shop Express convenience stores launched in Accra.
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
The company runs a US$6 million LPG bottling plant in Tema, capable of producing 1,200 cylinders per hour. One of Puma’s strategic goals is to increase LPG adoption in Ghana as a cleaner alternative to traditional cooking fuels.
Storage & Terminals
Puma Energy maintains storage facilities at major locations such as Kotoka International Airport, Tema, and Takoradi, supporting aviation and clean fuel supply chains.
Leadership & Ownership
In 2020, Henry Yaw Osei became the first Ghanaian appointed as Group Managing Director of Puma Energy Ghana.
Puma Energy Ghana operates through Puma Energy Distribution Ghana Ltd and Blue Ocean Investments Ltd, both under the UBI Group of Companies.
Blue Ocean Investments handles bulk storage and supply activities locally.
Strategic Goals
Expand LPG penetration to promote clean cooking solutions.
Broaden its role from being a fuel supplier to becoming a comprehensive energy solutions provider, including renewable and low-carbon energy initiatives.
Enhance convenience retail offerings to attract new customer segments.
Challenges & Opportunities
Challenges
Infrastructure development and logistics demands
A shifting regulatory environment affecting fuels and energy
Strong competition among fuel companies
Consumer adoption of LPG, hindered by costs and accessibility
Opportunities
Expansion of retail and convenience outlets
Growth in clean cooking adoption
Potential to strengthen Ghana as a regional hub for aviation fuel
Building stronger ties through local ownership and management