Togo continues its strategy to modernise the aviation sector by signing two agreements that support the energy transition of air travel and strengthen supply infrastructure at Lomé international airport. These partnerships, concluded between the Société Aéroportuaire de Lomé-Tokoin (SALT) and T-OIL, a public Togolese company specialised in fuel procurement, provide for the gradual introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country and the construction of a 1,500-cubic-metre Jet A1 storage tank at the airport platform.
The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 2026 edition of the Annual Assembly of African Airports and Airlines (AATCE), held in Lomé. They are part of a broader policy aimed at supporting the decarbonisation of air transport while improving the resilience of energy infrastructure linked to the sector.
Through this initiative, Togolese authorities demonstrate their determination to consolidate Lomé’s position as a regional aviation hub. The introduction of sustainable aviation fuel also meets growing demands for carbon emission reductions in the aeronautical industry, as airlines and airport platforms are increasingly required to adopt less polluting 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 to support the rise in air traffic across the sub-region.
This momentum aligns with the vision of Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who considers infrastructure modernisation and energy transition as key development axes. The ministers for Transport and for Energy and Mineral Resources have expressed their support for this initiative, reaffirming the government’s commitment to a more sustainable, more resilient and better-connected air transport system integrated into major regional and international networks.
