In late 2000s ,the Executive Chairman of Lemla resolved to build an organization that will be a house name in the oil and gas sector in Ghana and across the West African sub region. , Lemla was established to engage in the supply of petroleum products to the local market as well as

to other countries in the sub region. The company has since expanded its operations into the midstream sector of the industry.

LEMLA has been licensed bythe National Petroleum Authority as a Bulk Distribution Company which will enable Lemla Petroleum to operate as a Bulk Import, Distribution and Export Company. The said Licence also authorizes Lemla Petroleum to import crude oil, Procure, Store, Distribute and Sell Petroleum Products wholesale to Oil & LPG Marketing Companies as well as Petroleum Products to neighbouring Countries under customs seal. This license has positioned LEMLA as a major player in the petroleum industry.