First Batch of Saudi Oil Derivatives Arrives in Aden

First Batch of Saudi Oil Derivatives Arrives in Aden

The oil tanker carrying the first payments of the Saudi oil derivatives grant to Yemen (Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY))

The first batch of the Saudi oil derivatives sent to Yemen, through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), arrived at Aden port on Saturday.

The shipment was received by the Yemeni Minister of Electricity and Energy Anwar Kalashat, Aden governor Ahmed Lamas, and other officials.

The total amount of the shipment stands at 909,591 metric tons of diesel and 351,304 metric tons of mazut, in support of achieving economic and living stability for the Yemeni people. It is expected to operate more than 80 Yemeni stations, at a total cost of $422 million.

The shipment is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support to Yemen, a reflection of the strong ties between the two countries and coinciding with the beginning of the summer where the energy consumption peaks.

The Yemeni Minister of Electricity said this shipment will play an important role for the Yemeni people and will give the government a great opportunity to work towards developing future solutions to the electricity crisis.

“We hope that we see the desired goals of this grant with the cooperation of all parties to