CLW Group Chinese-Built 45cbm LPG Tanks Power Somalia’s Energy Infrastructure

November 16, 2023 | Mogadishu Port - Two 45m³ LPG storage units from leading China manufacturer Hubei Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd have commenced operation at Berbera Gas Terminal, solving critical fuel shortages for 200,000+ households. Engineered for coastal corrosion resistance, these ASME-certified tanks support Somalia's shift from charcoal to clean energy.

 

 

 

 

Product Specifications: Desert & Coastal Resilience

Core Parameters	Material & Safety Features
Volume: 45m³	Shell Material: Q345R steel
Design Pressure: 1.77MPa	Thickness: 14mm (shell) / 16mm (ends)
Dimensions: 8342×2728×3318mm	Corrosion Allowance: 1mm
Net Weight: 10,220kg	Heat Treatment: Bulk stress relief
Hydraulic Test: 2.22MPa	Lifespan: 15 years
Temp Range: -20°C~60°C	Gas Density: 420kg/m³

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Somalia-Specific Applications

① Port Fuel Stations (Berbera/Bossaso)

• Challenge: Seawater corrosion destroys standard tanks in 3 years
• Solution: 1mm corrosion allowance + Q345R steel withstands Red Sea salt spray
• Output: Supplies 50 tanker trucks/day via DNS0 vapor outlets

 

② Mobile Power Plants

• Extreme Heat Proof: Operates at 60°C ambient (validated in Garowe field tests)
• Emergency Fuel: Powers hospitals during grid outages (1 tank = 72hr generator backup)

 

③ Urban Gas Networks (Mogadishu)

• Safety Compliance: 2.22MPa hydraulic test exceeds Somali pressure codes
• Household Impact: 45m³ tank serves 2,500 homes/month