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. Beyond natural gas, Ethiopia is also focusing on geothermal energy development. Ethiopia made an announcement In August 2022 that it discovered 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Ogaden.

Source: Ethiopian News June 16, 2024 14:00 UTC