Togo Lays Groundwork for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Expands Jet A1 Storage Capacity

Energy

Monday, 22 June 2026 04:34

Togo Lays Groundwork for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Expands Jet A1 Storage Capacity

(Togo First) - TOGO OIL COMPANY S.A. (T-OIL) and Lomé-Tokoin Airport Company (SALT) have signed two agreements aimed at supporting the rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Togo and the construction of a 1,500-cubic-meter Jet A1 fuel storage tank at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (AIGE) in Lomé.

The agreements were signed on June 19, 2026, in Lomé during the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Convention and Exhibition.

The first agreement focuses on the introduction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Togo and provides for the development of a supply chain that would replace a portion of the conventional jet fuel used by aircraft with fuels produced from renewable resources or recovered waste.

Considered one of the most effective tools for decarbonizing global air transport, SAF can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% over its entire life cycle compared with conventional jet fuel. Its deployment in Togo would position Lomé among the first airports in West Africa to enter this emerging market.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), SAF could account for nearly 65% of the emissions reductions needed for the global aviation industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As environmental requirements imposed on airlines continue to tighten, the availability of SAF is also becoming an increasingly important factor in the competitiveness and attractiveness of airport hubs.

Beyond its environmental benefits, the initiative could help Togo attract financing for renewable energy, green industry and energy-transition projects.

Jet A1 Storage Infrastructure

The second agreement covers the construction of a 1,500-cubic-meter Jet A1 fuel storage tank at Lomé's airport. The infrastructure is expected to strengthen aviation fuel supply security, support growing air traffic and contribute to the expansion of operations at AIGE.

The investment also aims to reinforce Lomé's position as a regional logistics hub as air transport activity continues to expand across West Africa.

"It is a striking example of the vision of the President of the Council, who has instructed us to make every effort to continue positioning the country, and especially this airport, among the leading hubs in the sub-region and even on the continent," said Robert Koffi Messan Eklo, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.

The initiative forms part of a broader strategy pursued by the Togolese authorities to balance economic development, logistics performance and environmental sustainability.

Esaïe Edoh

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