AFRICA'S LPG PRODUCERS, DISTRIBUTERS TO MEET IN DAR

Oryx Energies’ General Manager Global LPG, Blaise Edja.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) producers and distributers across Africa are scheduled to meet in Dar es Salaam for a three-day summit to discuss barriers to growth and distribution of LPG on the continent.

Oryx Energies’ General Manager Global LPG, Blaise Edja said in a statement yesterday that the meeting would discuss supportive policies necessary for provision of better access to LPG for populations and companies across the region.

“Population growth, together with continued economic and social development, has increased energy demand in Africa and the need to protect the environment. We are convinced that LPG is an ideal solution and we expect this type of summit to support the policies necessary to provide better access to LPG for populations and companies across the region,” he is quoted in the statement as saying.

According to Mr Edja whose company is a leader in the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) industry in sub-Saharan Africa, LPG is readily available, easily stored and transported, and produces fewer greenhouse gases than any other fossil fuel.

“LPG is a cleaner, healthier, safer, affordable and more ecological energy alternative to firewood, charcoal and kerosene, which are still widely used in sub-Saharan Africa”, he explained. Oryx Energies’ has been promoting LPG in sub-Saharan Africa for over 15 years.

Its experience and reputation for quality and reliability have earned it a place on the Industry Council of the World LPG Association (WLPGA), making it a trusted partner for consumers and Governments. The company works to support the development of the policy frameworks that ensure consumers have safe and sustainable access to this energy alternative.

“LPG has clear advantages as part of national strategies aimed at achieving ambitious health and environmental objectives, as well as extending access to energy in all countries,” Blaise Edja added. As a result, many governments were working to ensure they put in place policies and regulations that help make LPG widely and reliably available at an affordable price, he said.

Oryx Energies’ is operating in Tanzania since 1999 and is currently the market leader in LPG, with over 1.0 million LPG cylinders in the market. It has invested heavily in bulk LPG storage facilities in Dar es Salaam, as well as a series of upcountry depots and filling plants, to ensure a reliable supply to businesses and consumers across the country.

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