ADEN, Yemen: The Yemeni governorates of Aden, Al-Mahrah, Shabwah, Abyan, Lahij, Hadhramaut, and Socotra have received a grant of Saudi oil derivatives to support the operation of electricity generation power plants.
The grant provides fuel to more than 70 power plants across these governorates, helping to improve the efficiency of government institutions and stimulate local economic activity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
By enhancing the reliability of electricity supply, the initiative plays a crucial role in improving daily living conditions and supporting commercial and industrial operations in Yemen.
The fuel allocation was made based on needs assessments submitted by the respective power plants.
To ensure transparency and that the fuel reaches its intended beneficiaries, a supervisory committee comprising several Yemeni entities has been established to oversee and monitor the distribution process.
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Programme for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant.
Since its establishment in 2018, SDRPY has implemented development projects and initiatives across eight key sectors: education, health, water, energy, transport, agriculture and fisheries, government capacity building, and development programmes.
