Lattice Energy Ltd has secured a Bulk Import, Distribution and Export licence from Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA). This licence allows the company to expand into bulk petroleum trading in Ghana and West Africa.
Granted at an NPA Governing Board meeting in September 2026, the licence covers importing, distributing, and exporting refined petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, residual fuel oil, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It also includes crude oil, subject to regulatory requirements. The licence expands Abagona Legacy Holdings’ petroleum interests, which began with petroleum haulage in 2017.
Ghana’s New Petroleum Trading Licence
The licence enables Lattice Energy to manage bulk imports, distribution, and exports of petroleum products. Sotei Energy will focus on retail and commercial marketing, including service stations and industrial supply. Translogies Ghana provides petroleum haulage and logistics services, enhancing the Group’s operational capabilities.
Abagona Legacy Holdings Group Chief Executive David Azupio described the licence as a significant step in the company’s expansion. The Group has evolved from petroleum transportation into retail marketing, commercial supply, and bulk distribution.
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- Licence granted in September 2026
Future Opportunities for Lattice Energy
The Group expects the licence to strengthen supply planning, inventory management, and product availability. It will provide direct access to international suppliers and improve coordination between bulk supply, transportation, and Sotei Energy’s operations. The export provisions could create opportunities for Lattice Energy in neighbouring West African markets.
The new licence positions Lattice Energy to enhance its operations in Ghana and the West African petroleum market.
