The Ghanaian Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) agency, under the leadership of Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor, is making significant strides in bolstering the country’s oil and gas infrastructure. As Ghana’s oil sector sees rapid expansion with the development of 17 new oil and gas projects set for completion by 2027, BOST’s efforts are critical in ensuring that the country’s downstream energy capacity grows in tandem with its upstream developments.

BOST is currently spearheading numerous projects aimed at increasing storage and transportation capacity across Ghana. The agency manages an impressive total storage capacity of 415,000 cubic meters, with major depots situated strategically across the country. These include the Accra Plains depot, with a capacity of 215,000 cubic meters; the Kumasi depot, with 87,000 cubic meters; the Buipe depot, which holds 50,000 cubic meters; the Bolga depot, with 46,500 cubic meters; the Akosombo depot, which stores 12,000 cubic meters; and the Mami Water depot, with 17,000 cubic meters.

To meet the demands of an increasingly connected energy landscape, BOST is also expanding its network of pipelines and storage facilities. Among these is a pipeline linking the Tema Oil Refinery to the Accra Plains depot, as well as an 8-inch multi-product pipeline that connects the Trafigura Conventional Check Buoy Mooring to the Accra Plains depot. These additions, along with an expanding network of pipelines linking depots across the country, ensure reliable distribution from storage terminals to consumers and contribute to greater fuel security for the Ghanaian population.