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A survey involving the drilling of 19 wells in the Ogaden region confirmed the presence of 21.336 billion cubic meters of natural gas. This latest discovery adds to Ethiopia's existing oil and natural gas deposits found in six locations across the country.
Expressing confidence in a swift development process, State Minister of Mines Million Mathewos stated the government's aim to bring the newly discovered natural gas into production by next year. He emphasized the various forms of support and monitoring being provided to expedite exploration and development efforts.
Beyond natural gas, Ethiopia is also focusing on geothermal energy development. The government is collaborating with States and the private sector to establish major geothermal projects, aiming to strengthen the national energy supply and create job opportunities.
Ethiopia made an announcement In August 2022 that it discovered 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Ogaden. Property analysis and consulting firm, Netherland, Swell & Associates, verified the existence and handed over the first gas reserves certificate to the government.
Source: The Ethiopian Herald
Additional source: CBS Africa
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