The facility being developed by Société Pétrolière (SP) will store up to 9,000 tonnes of LPG, enough to meet the country's cooking gas needs for around two months. It includes daily-use tanks already in place and larger long-term storage spheres currently under construction.
Speaking to the New Times, SP Managing Director Claudien Habimana said the depot will not only serve SP but also allow the government and other energy players to maintain strategic reserves, helping ensure supply continuity and market stability.
The project has seen costs rise from the original Frw 38 billion due to equipment upgrades. It's expected to enter a temporary operational phase in January 2026 before full commissioning in July.
Currently, Rwanda imports all its LPG, and only a small fraction of households use gas for cooking. The new depot is expected to stabilise supply, reduce price fluctuations, and support future growth in the domestic LPG market, while laying the groundwork for Rwanda's transition to cleaner energy sources.
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