The Petroleum Hub Development company is partnering with Chemexa Petrochemical trading and Kaolin, an investment consortium from Egypt to establish a Fibre (composite) Gas Cylinder Manufacturing plant in Ghana.
A statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Dr Tony Aubynn, on Friday, February 13,2026, said the project is part of the two institutions broader interest in the Petroleum Hub Development Project.
“I recently welcomed Chemexa Petrochemical Trading and Kaolin, an investment c onsortium from Egypt for a strategic discussion on establishing a fibre (composite) gas cylinder manufacturing plant in Ghana as part of their broader interest in the Petroleum Hub Development Project.
The proposed facility would manufacture next-generation LPG cylinders with a lifespan of up to 20 years, introducing a commercially viable alternative to traditional steel cylinders. The fibre cylinders are expected to be up to 50 per cent lighter, fully recyclable and engineered to significantly reduce safety risks of explosion,” he wrote.
The investment is expected to enhance operational efficiency, expand Ghana’s LPG market, and create strong opportunities for local value addition and job creation.
Beyond the gas cylinder manufacturing plant, the consortium has also expressed interest in committing approximately US$200 million to other components of the Petroleum Hub Development Project.
“These discussions further build on our existing partnership, following the MOU signed in October 2025, which has provided a framework for Chemexa and Afdat to participate in the project through the development of storage tanks with a cumulative capacity of seven million cubic metres,” he added.
Engagements like these reaffirm the hub’s role as a platform for innovative, safety-driven and transformative investments that support industrial growth, energy security and job creation.
By Benjamin Aidoo
