Wednesday 18th, 2014 -
LAKE GAS LTD - One of Tanzania’s fastest growing Marketing company, engaged in
the importation and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), launched an
innovative product – “COMPOSITE CYLINDERS” - the first of its kind in Tanzania.
In Tanzania, the usage of Metal
cylinders has been the most prevalent up to now; henceforth a discerning
consumer shall have a choice as to what type of cylinder best suits their
family.
“This composite cylinder have very
unique features, they are non explosive, non corrosive, light in weight and is
translucent. These four properties will
reassure consumer of its safety and usability other than the fact that it’s
aesthetically pleasing” stated CEO of Lake Gas Ltd Mr. Ally Edha Awadh.
The first Lake Gas
composite cylinder was handed over to the Guest of Honour representing on
behalf of Minister of Energy and Minerals, Prof Sospeter Muhongo -, Asst
Commissioner for Energy Eng Nobert Kahyoza by Mr. Ally Edha Awadh, thus marking
the beginning of commercial usage of this state of art cylinders.
“Lake Gas Ltd has led the way, by
launching such new and innovative products, we as the Ministry loud such
efforts by the Private sector. Not only does it spur competition but creates
employments and most importantly provides revenue for the government” stated
Eng Kahyoza
Lake Gas Composite cylinders are
made by one of the leading Manufacturer of Composite cylinders in India and are now available with all Lake Gas
Super Dealerships in Dar es Salaam as well as up
country locations across Tanzania.
ABOUT LAKE
GAS LTD
Lake Gas Ltd is part of the Lake Group of
companies, a prestigious conglomerate of companies originated from Tanzania. This
is again the brainchild of Mr. Ally Edha Awadh who spotted the huge potential
for LPG product in a country starved for cooking fuel. With the strong
investments made in the sector, now the company is looking at expansion to
surrounding countries and also into allied sectors like cylinder manufacturing.
Lake Gas Ltd's import
terminal facilities are located at Kigamboni. The 750MT(1,600,000 Liters)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage capacity terminal is capable of receiving
the product directly from ships through a 3,500meters long pipeline from the
oil jetty at Dar es Salaam port. The company aims to increase its storage
capacity to more than 3000MT in near future with the new Depot coming up at
Tanga. Currently, Lake Gas Ltd is operating a LPG
cylinder filling plant in Mikocheni, Dar
es Salaam which has capacity to store about 30MT LPG
and fill more than 2MT LPG or about 1200 cylinders in a single calendar day
Right from the
importation stage of LPG up to the supply to the end user, the Company conforms
to the highest HSE standards. Lake Gas Limited aims to make a significant
contribution to the social development of its consumers and communities at
large in Tanzania.
For media
information contact:
admin@lakeoilgroup.com, 0715303880
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