By Valérie K.
Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has announced that the Rwandan government is preparing to build a national butane gas reserve to meet growing demand and protect against a shortage or rising prices.
“The new gas reserve, proposed by the government, will help meet the growing demand for cooking gas, but also protect against a possible shortage or increase in prices,” Oreste Niyonsaba, director general, said on 8 January. 2019.
To this end, Kigali is investigating the path of a public-private partnership for the management of facilities, before an operation by private. The goal is to meet the demand for at least three months in case of shortage and to promote the development of the use of gas to preserve nature.
An initial feasibility study is planned for fiscal year 2019-2020 to determine demand across the country.
Energy Development Corporation Ltd is one of two subsidiaries of Rwanda Energy Group (REG), in charge of energy development projects.
