The Egyptian Company for Gas Transportation and Delivery (Botagasco) sold 83.9 million butane cylinders in 2017, which is 20% higher than the 70.3 million cylinders sold in 2016.

The Egyptian Company for Gas Transportation and Delivery (Botagasco)’s Head, Ahmed Abdel Moteleb, has led a follow up visit to the company’s warehouses across Cairo in order to ensure the availability of butane cylinders.

The Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, issued new promotions and transfers.

In preparation of higher butane consumption during the winter months, Egypt has taken steps to bolster its distribution capabilities.

The Egyptian Company for Gas Transportation and Delivery (Botagasco) boosted its sales of butane cylinders to 40 million cylinders in the first half of 2017 from 35 million cylinders during the first half of 2016, an increase of 14.3%.