Committee seeks clarification from STO over gas supply issues
Gas procurement responsibilities for Maldive Gas were transferred to STO in April last year.
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The State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Committee of Parliament on Tuesday agreed to seek information in writing from the State Trading Organization (STO) regarding disruptions in cooking gas supply and allegations of corruption involving its subsidiary, Maldive Gas.
The decision followed a motion submitted by Maavah MP Ahmed Shakir of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), requesting clarification on the matter.
During the SOE Committee meeting, Deputy Speaker and Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim said Maldive Gas operates as a subsidiary of STO and proposed that information be obtained directly from the parent company. He said STO has reviewed the issue and taken action, adding that STO is currently handling gas procurement.
The committee agreed to request details from STO through written correspondence.
Gas procurement responsibilities for Maldive Gas were transferred to STO in April last year. The change followed an incident in October 2024 in which USD 240,000, equivalent to MVR 3.7 million, sent by Maldive Gas to a Dubai-based company for gas purchases was not recovered.
