The project involves the construction of a 4,000-ton liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage sphere in a concrete sarcophagus, and the supply, installation and operation of a filling center, on the Vridi site in Abidjan by SCCI GAZ SA.
The project is in line with the Djoliba Strategic Plan, which focuses on 1 “strengthening regional integration” (35%), 2 “contributing to the creation of value and productive jobs in support of WAEMU countries and the private sector” (50%) and 3 “strengthening resilience to climate change” (15%).
Main expected results :
- Contribution to increasing national LPG storage capacity: 4,000 T and filling of 200,000 T per year.
- Job creation: 200 direct jobs will be created during project implementation; 400 direct jobs will be created during project operation; and more than 146 indirect jobs will be created during both phases.
- Wealth creation: at least 3,330 M FCFA of indirect and induced added value generated per year; 1,866 M FCFA of direct added value generated by 2026 and 73,832 M FCFA by 2031. At least 90 million FCFA in average annual tax revenues and at least 1,306 million FCFA in direct taxes generated by 2031.
