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The Sana’a government, in a strategic and unprecedented move, announced the official approval of an agreement to localize the production of domestic gas cylinders by 100%, marking a significant shift towards enhancing national industry and fully eliminating the need for foreign imports of this vital product.

The agreement stipulates that the Ministers of Economy, Industry, and Investment, and Oil and Minerals will issue an official decision to localize gas cylinder production and permanently halt its importation starting from April 1, 2025.

As part of the agreement, existing gas cylinder factories will be reopened and activated, starting with the gas factory in Sana’a, with an annual production capacity of 300,000 new cylinders, in addition to maintaining and refurbishing 300,000 other cylinders annually, at an estimated total cost of around 6.5 billion rials per year.

The government confirmed that this major national project will contribute to creating hundreds of job opportunities and supporting the national economy, while enhancing self-sufficiency in gas cylinder production and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

This step is a qualitative leap towards strengthening the country’s industrial and economic sovereignty, especially under current circumstances, and embodies a clear vision for transitioning from imports to sustainable local production.