The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canadian project developer and commodities broker Ground State Market Solutions (GSMS) to assess and advance liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Canada to African markets, with an initial focus on West Africa.

Effective September 23, 2026, the two-year agreement establishes a framework for developing the commercial, logistics and regulatory pathways needed to connect Canadian energy supplies with African demand.

The partnership targets first commercial movements from the third quarter of 2029, while allowing the parties to pursue nearer-term supply opportunities where feasible.

GSMS will coordinate the Canadian supply and export concept, engaging potential suppliers, railway and logistics companies and export-terminal operators.

The Calgary-based company will also support discussions on Canadian regulatory requirements, permitting, railway infrastructure and export facilities.

The AEC will focus on African market access and offtake development, facilitating engagement with governments, national energy companies, LPG and LNG distributors, traders, infrastructure operators, financiers and potential buyers. Initial efforts will focus on West Africa.

“The agreement creates a practical bridge between Canadian energy supply and African markets, with a focus on the commercial structures required to move hydrocarbons at scale,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC. “By bringing suppliers, governments, infrastructure operators, financiers and offtakers into the same conversation, the partnership can help translate available resources into reliable energy supply.”

The agreement also provides for potential financing and strategic partnerships, with the AEC able to facilitate introductions to financial institutions, investors and commercial partners as projects develop. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service