Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Strategic Oil Reserve Facility in Phuzumoya will be completed in a space of 36 months. This is an assurance government has been given by the contractor.
The construction of the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility in Phuzamoya continues to make steady progress as reported by the Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC), who manage the project.
On April 2, 2026, the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Prince Lonkhokhela, met the Ambassador of Taiwan to the Kingdom of Eswatini, His Excellency Jeremy Liang to reaffirm ongoing collaboration with the ministry and review progress achieved to date on the project. Also present in the meeting was the ministry Principal Secretary (PS) Lindiwe Mbingo, the ENPC Board Chairperson, Velaphi Dlamini, the ENPC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nontombi Motsa together with ENPC management.
Frank Chien, representing the contractor and supported by the project manager representative, Roger Tsai, assured the minister and the ambassador that the project was progressing well and that it would be delivered well within the 36-month time line.
The facility is designed to store 80 million litres of fuel, strengthening national fuel security and enhancing the country’s capacity to respond effectively to potential fuel shortages. The strategic investment will ensure a reliable fuel supply during periods of disruption, thereby supporting economic stability and safeguarding the needs of the people of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
The Phuzumoya Strategic Oil Reserve is a E5.2 billion (approx. $280–$380 million) infrastructure project in Siphofaneni, Eswatini, designed to store 80 million litres of petroleum products—roughly 60 days of national supply. Managed by the Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC), this project aims to prevent fuel shortages and is being built by Taiwanese expertise.
Key Aspects of the Phuzumoya Project
Capacity and Scope: The project aims to store 40 million litres of diesel (D50) and 40 million litres of unleaded petrol (LP95), with potential for LPG storage.
Infrastructure: Located in the Lubombo region, it includes state-of-the-art storage tanks, a truck yard with gantries, and a rail siding.
Progress:Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants was providing progress updates on the project, and site clearing/testing had occurred.
Strategic Value: It aims to provide security of supply against global shortages, enhance local employment, and create a regional logistics hub.
