Yemen Gas Company: No License Issued for Aden’s Mansoura District Station Prior to Explosion.

In a recent statement, the Yemen Gas Company disclosed it had not issued a license for the gas station that exploded on Friday evening in the Mansoura district of Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital. The explosion has raised serious concerns over the safety regulations and licensing of gas stations in residential areas.

Unlicensed Operations in Residential Areas

The company’s statement, shared with the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), highlighted its ongoing efforts to communicate with local authorities in the liberated provinces and the temporary capital, Aden. The Yemen Gas Company has been urging the removal of unauthorized gas stations situated in residential neighborhoods, lanes, and communities that lack essential safety and security conditions and operate without any formal licensing from the company.

Call for Action and Condolences

The Yemen Gas Company is calling on relevant entities to collaborate in eliminating all gas stations violating these regulations, emphasizing the importance of public and private interest. The statement also expressed the company’s deepest condolences to the families of the victims affected by the gas station explosion in the Mansoura district.

This incident underscores the critical need for stringent enforcement of safety regulations and licensing for gas stations, particularly in densely populated areas, to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future. The Yemen Gas Company’s stance and proactive measures aim to safeguard communities and ensure compliance with safety standards.

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