Oil and Energy Authority to supply Kalub LNG through three distribution stations in Somali Region and major cities.
First phase capacity: 111 million liters LNG annually; distribution to start within one month.
Second phase capacity: 1.33 billion liters LNG annually; additional stations planned nationwide.
Three stations under final construction in Qaliti, Adama, and Dire Dawa by private companies.
Poly Golden Concord Group (GCL) leading LNG project; Qaliti station built in partnership.
LNG stored at -161°C; tankers arriving via Djibouti within five days for installation.
Government fuel subsidies exceeded ETB 33 billion in recent years.
Why it matters?
Kalub LNG rollout may reduce fuel subsidy burden and reallocate fuel supply across regions.