EPSE, the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise, has compensated the Dire Dawa city administration for the construction of the nation's 14th oil depot. The fuel depot, spanning 16,000 square meters and with a capacity of 300 million liters, is now operational. The Dire Dawa depot aims to streamline operational activities by serving as a hub for unloading oil from Djibouti and distributing it nationwide. Over the years, EPSE has maintained a consistent supply of gasoline, kerosene, light fuel oil, and heavy fuel oil, primarily procuring products via Djibouti due to Ethiopia's landlocked status. EPSE collaborates with international partners like Kuwait Petroleum Cooperative and Sudan Petroleum Corporation, utilizing the Dire Dawa oil depot for distribution.

Source: Ethiopian News February 12, 2024 12:55 UTC