ZEN Petroleum has been recognised as the Best Performer in Mine Supplies and Support Services at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards, held on 5 December 2025 at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The accolade underscores the company’s strong position in Ghana’s mining supply chain and its growing presence in the broader petroleum retail market.
Presented by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the award honours companies that demonstrate exceptional reliability, safety, and operational discipline in servicing large-scale mining operations.
For ZEN Petroleum, this latest recognition adds to a history of sector leadership: the company has now secured five wins and three first-runner-up positions since the category’s inception 11 years ago, making it one of the most consistently recognised suppliers in Ghana’s mining industry.
ZEN has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality fuel and lubricants reliably to remote and demanding mining sites. Its integrated supply chain – spanning procurement, storage, transport, and on-site support – has been central to this performance.
The company also operates a transport division run entirely by women drivers, a model that has drawn attention for both its safety outcomes and contribution to gender inclusion.
Speaking after the ceremony, Managing Director William Tewiah said the award reflects the company’s long-term commitment to disciplined operations.
“This award is a reflection of the dedication and discipline our teams apply every single day. Supplying the mines requires precision and consistency, and we have built systems that allow us to meet that responsibility without compromise. It is encouraging to see that effort acknowledged by the industry,” he said.
Safety remains one of ZEN’s defining attributes. The company has achieved more than seven million accident-free hours in its mining operations and earlier this year received the Corporate Excellence Award at the inaugural National Safety Awards, organised by the Ghana National Fire Service in collaboration with TD-TIMAWT.
While its mining achievements continue to attract sector recognition, ZEN is also expanding within Ghana’s retail fuel market. The company currently operates 63 retail stations, with plans to increase to 80 by the end of 2026.
Commercial Manager Mercy Belbah Smith said the company’s retail strategy mirrors the high standards developed in its mining operations.
“What we have built in the mines – strong systems, safety leadership, and reliable supply – is exactly what we are bringing to our retail customers. Consumers deserve the same level of assurance, and our expansion reflects that commitment,” she noted.
ZEN’s latest award highlights two key achievements: its sustained leadership in a technically demanding industrial sector and its growing influence in Ghana’s nationwide fuel retail market. With the mining industry expanding and retail competition intensifying, ZEN is well-positioned to shape both sectors with a model grounded in reliability, safety, and disciplined growth.
About ZEN Petroleum
Founded in 2010, ZEN Petroleum Limited is the flagship company of the ZEN Group – an integrated, wholly Ghanaian-owned enterprise and a leader in the country’s downstream oil and gas sector. ZEN is the fuel and lubricant supplier of choice for Ghana’s mining industry and operates a growing retail network of 63 stations nationwide.
Through its subsidiaries – including Astra Oil Services (BDC), ZEN Terminals (33,000MT depot), ZEN Transport, and Ladybird Logistics – the ZEN Group provides end-to-end fuel importation, distribution, logistics, and bunkering services.
READ ALSO:
