Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas Project

Addis Ababa, October, 2, 2025 (ENA)— Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated today the first phase of the Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas Project, with an annual production capacity of 111 million liters in Calub, Somali region of Ethiopia.

“In Calub, Somali Region, we inaugurate the first phase of the Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas Project, with an annual production capacity of 111 million liters. At the same time, we launch the second phase, which will add a capacity of 1.33 billion liters per year.” Prime Minister Abiy announced on social media post this afternoon.

Beyond liquified natural gas, this facility also contributes significantly to energy generation, with a production capacity of 1,000 megawatts, the Prime Minister pointed out.

Importantly, the plant is not just a gas facility. It serves as a cornerstone of our food sovereignty efforts by providing essential input for fertilizer production, he added.

According to PM Abiy, the project also supplies critical resources for our energy and crypto-mining initiatives.

“Without a doubt, all the mega projects we inaugurated today in the Somali Region, collectively valued at 10 billion USD including associated infrastructure, will be carried through to completion, as we have always been committed to finishing what we start,” he underscored.