The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has moved to quell public anxiety following recent media reports of a supposed shortage of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) fuel, insisting that Ghana’s aviation sector remains fully supported by adequate fuel reserves.
In a detailed statement released on Thursday, the Ministry dismissed the reports as inaccurate and attributed the brief concerns to necessary maintenance works conducted on the ATK jetty pipeline—a key conduit in the fuel delivery infrastructure.
“The maintenance was overdue and could not be postponed any further without risking the jetty’s structural integrity and, by extension, the country’s fuel security,” the statement read.
To further reassure industry stakeholders and travelers, the Ministry announced the arrival of a fresh shipment of 11,984 metric tons of ATK fuel. As of the time of the release, 4,583 metric tons had already been discharged to Petroleum and Warehousing Services Limited (PWSL), with the remaining quantities being offloaded to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Ridge depots. The full discharge was expected to be completed by midday on July 25, 2025.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has been actively engaging with downstream petroleum operators and officials from the Ghana Airports Company Limited to ensure seamless distribution and transparency amid the swirling public concerns.
Speaking through the Ministry’s Head of Communication, Richmond Rockson, the government urged calm and asked the public to disregard what it termed “false alarms” over an ATK shortage.
“There is no shortage of aviation fuel in the country. Supplies are stable and aircraft operations are not at risk,” the spokesperson emphasized.
The Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to energy reliability and aviation sector support, emphasizing that robust mechanisms are in place to manage both planned maintenance and unexpected supply chain pressures without disrupting essential services.
