Maldives Gas has resumed final-stage construction to complete its long-delayed 1,500 metric ton liquefied petroleum gas storage and distribution facility in Thinadhoo, aiming to commission the strategic energy project within 15 months.
The company confirmed that roughly 75 percent of the project is already complete, with efforts now focused on fast-tracking the remaining works to operationalize the facility and ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply across the southern atolls.
Initially launched in 2016, the project is central to strengthening national energy resilience. Once completed, the Thinadhoo hub is expected to significantly reduce logistical bottlenecks in gas distribution while improving supply stability in remote island communities.
Construction setbacks in recent years were largely attributed to major land reclamation works on the eastern side of the site, which altered the area’s topography. These changes required technical redesigns, including modifications to the unloading pipeline and water pump suction systems. Under the revised plan, a 450-metre pipeline will be installed to facilitate efficient transfer of gas into storage tanks.
To accelerate progress, Maldives Gas Managing Director Abdulla Mohamed, accompanied by senior engineering officials, conducted a site visit to Thinadhoo, where discussions were held with Fenaka Corporation and local authorities. Engagements with the Thinadhoo City Council have also been ongoing to secure necessary support and coordination.
The project aligns with a key policy priority of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, whose administration has pledged to cushion citizens from global energy price volatility while ensuring reliable access to essential utilities. Maldives Gas noted that the President is closely monitoring the project’s progress.
Upon completion, the facility is expected to play a critical role in safeguarding the Maldives against external supply disruptions, reinforcing regional energy security, and delivering consistent, affordable gas services to households in the southern atolls.
