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West Africa LPG Fair: Seventh Edition Delivers on Its Promises

From Fraternité Matin · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The seventh West Africa LPG Fair was held on September 2 and 3, 2026, at the Abidjan exhibition center in Port-Bouët.
  • Public authorities, oil companies, LPG distributors, manufacturers, investors, and international experts discussed clean cooking access and the sector’s development.
  • Corlay Côte d’Ivoire chief executive Alassane Ouattara presented his company’s view on LPG growth prospects and the drivers needed for sustainable expansion.

The seventh West Africa LPG Fair brought the sector’s public and private players together in Abidjan on September 2 and 3, 2026. The event took place at the Parc des expositions d’Abidjan in Port-Bouët, within the airport district.

Held under the patronage of Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, the fair focused on the development of liquefied petroleum gas, access to clean cooking, and business opportunities across West Africa.

Authorities, oil companies, LPG distributors, manufacturers, investors, and international experts attended the gathering. Their discussions centered on the challenges and opportunities facing the regional LPG market.

Alassane Ouattara, director general of Corlay Côte d’Ivoire, joined a panel on the future of LPG in West Africa. He shared his company’s experience and outlook on growth prospects, as well as the main levers needed to support sustainable expansion.

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