A groundbreaking ceremony for a 10,500-cube liquefied petroleum gas storage facility was conducted by Erongo Liquid Petroleum Gas Terminal on Friday at Walvis Bay.

The project will be established at Farm 39.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is an environmentally friendly fuel compared to paraffin and wood. 

The 100% Namibian-owned company's terminal will supply the Namibian market and neighbouring countries. 

Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes said that the construction of this state-of-the-art terminal will be instrumental in meeting Namibia's growing demand for LPG and serving the needs of neighbouring countries and regions.

Forbes said that this terminal, with its substantial storage capacity, will ensure that the nation can accommodate current and future demands, paving the way for efficient supply chains and reliable access to energy resources.

He said that the economic implications are profound, and the construction phase will create numerous jobs, stimulating local economies, and providing training opportunities for skilled labour.