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– World Liquid Gas Association calls on African nations to fast-track adoption of LPG for safe, clean cooking.
– Workshop highlights critical needs: infrastructure, regulatory enforcement, and user education.
– Women in LPG network launched in Cameroon to champion gender inclusion in energy access.
At the Central Africa LPG Expo in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) urged African governments and industry stakeholders to speed up the deployment of clean cooking solutions, particularly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which remains underutilized in the region. During the “Cooking For Life Africa Workshop,” participants highlighted infrastructure gaps, the need to strengthen enforcement of safety standards and regulations, and the importance of educating end-users on safe LPG use—key elements critical to market growth and reducing the reliance on traditional biomass. Launching the Cameroon chapter of the Women in LPG (WINLPG) Global Network, now the fifteenth national chapter, event organizers underscored the role of women in driving clean cooking access across Africa.
With approximately 80% of African households and 90% of schools still using wood or charcoal, the IEA estimates that US $4 billion in LPG investment is needed by 2030 to shift communities and institutions toward cleaner cooking fuels. WLGA CEO James Rockall noted that LPG is a portable, reliable, and efficient solution capable of improving health, alleviating women’s time burdens spent gathering fuel, and boosting productivity. He emphasized that expanding LPG access—especially in schools—is vital not only for environmental and health benefits but also for fostering economic empowerment through new energy infrastructure investments across the continent .
