Togo is pushing forward its strategy to modernise the aviation sector by signing two agreements that support the industry’s energy transition and strengthen fuel supply infrastructure at Lomé international airport. The deals, concluded between the Lomé-Tokoin Airport Company (SALT) and T-OIL, the Togolese state-owned enterprise specialising in fuel procurement, provide for the gradual introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country as well as the construction of a 1,500-cubic-metre Jet A1 storage tank on the airport premises.
The conventions were signed on the sidelines of the 2026 edition of the African Airports and Airlines Annual Assembly (AATCE) held in Lomé. They are part of a broader policy aimed at decarbonising air transport while improving the resilience of energy infrastructure linked to the sector.
Through this initiative, Togolese authorities are showing their determination to consolidate Lomé’s position as a regional aviation hub. Introducing sustainable aviation fuel also meets growing demands for lower carbon emissions in the aeronautical industry, as airlines and airport platforms are increasingly required to adopt cleaner energy solutions.
The project to build the new Jet A1 storage tank is expected to further secure fuel supply for aircraft operating from the Togolese capital and support the rise in air traffic across the sub-region.
This momentum is part of the vision championed by President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who has made infrastructure modernisation and the energy transition key development priorities. The ministers responsible for Transport and for Energy and Mineral Resources have backed the initiative, reaffirming the government’s commitment to more sustainable, resilient air transport that is better connected to major regional and international networks.
