Presi. Boakai’s Vision Nears Fruition as LPRC’s Gasoline Tank and Testing Lab Near Completion

The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) is on the brink of a significant infrastructure milestone as two major projects the construction of a 17,000-cubic-meter gasoline tank and a state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory are nearing completion at the company’s storage terminal on Bushrod Island. The projects, which began in August of last year following a groundbreaking ceremony by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., are key components of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen national fuel security and improve quality assurance mechanisms in the petroleum sector. The modern laboratory, in particular, is a groundbreaking addition to Liberia’s petroleum infrastructure. Designed with advanced technology, the facility will allow for comprehensive analysis and quality control of various petroleum products entering the Liberian market. Once operational, it is expected to play a critical role in ensuring that imported fuel meets international safety and performance standards, thereby protecting consumers and strengthening regulatory oversight. During a tour of the construction site earlier today, it was observed that both the gasoline tank and laboratory are at advanced stages and are expected to be officially dedicated in the coming weeks. LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh, speaking during the site visit, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to enhancing the availability and quality of petroleum products in Liberia. He revealed that LPRC has now begun the direct procurement of petroleum products an initiative aimed at ensuring a stable and sufficient supply on the local market. “Our goal is to build a petroleum infrastructure that can respond to national demand with efficiency, transparency, and reliability,” said Managing Director Tweh. “The near-completion of these two critical projects reflects President Boakai’s commitment to building a resilient energy sector that meets the needs of the Liberian people.” As the projects move closer to their official commissioning, the LPRC remains in close collaboration with stakeholders, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Liberia Revenue Authority, and international fuel suppliers, to streamline fuel importation and quality testing processes. The completion and dedication of these facilities will mark a new era in Liberia’s petroleum management one that places priority on local capacity, quality assurance, and energy security.