DILI, 08 March 2025 (TATOLI) – The Government of Timor-Leste, through the meeting of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, decided to authorize expenditure on the program on ‘implementation of the Tasi Mane project on the Country’s Southern Coast’ in the amount of US$40,500,000.
Located on the southern coast of the country, it is expected to be the largest oil and gas development in Timor-Leste, aiming to foster a self-sufficient economy and enable the nation to thrive independently.
The Tasi Mane Project is a major strategic initiative of the Government of Timor-Leste spanning a wide range of economic impacts at national and regional level and at the same time providing direct economic benefits from Timor-Leste’s natural resources.
The Tasi Mane Project is a multiphase integrated project infrastructure, comprising of two industrial clusters situated along a 155km-long highway corridor on the south coast of Timor-Leste, according to Timor Gap 2023 report.
“The project initially encompassed three primary industrial clusters such as: the Suai Supply Base, the Betano Refinery and Petrochemical Industry, and Timor-Leste LNG in Beaço. However, in 2023, the Government decided to restructure the Tasi Mane Project by consolidating it into two principal industrial clusters only: a) the first one remains Suai Supply Base, and b) the second is the combined hub of Refinery & Petrochemical Industry and Timor-Leste LNG, where it is located at Natarbora village. Subsequently, plans are in place to enhance each cluster development with additional infrastructure, including new town developments and airport upgrades,” said Timor Gap.
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The map with this article is outdated and incorrect. A better one is on page 58 of the English version of Timor GAP’s 2023 Annual report.
Thanks a lot !!