Can liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) be used in Rwanda?
One of the alternatives that have started but still needs various supports for a correct implementation is the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). For the success of the transition from the use of charcoal to the LPG, both international organizations and the Government of Rwanda will provide substantial support. 1. Introduction
Does Rwanda produce cooking gas?
The data are different in rural areas where 93% of households use wood, 6% of charcoal, and 0.2% of gas. Despite the methane gas, Rwanda does not produce cooking gas, especially liquefied petrol gas. In 2018, only eleven importers were supplying the country with cooking gas.
Is clean cooking fuel a problem in Rwanda?
Email: [email protected]The problematic of using clean cooking fuel is a new concept in Rwanda, where more than the majority of the population lives in a rural area and use wood for all heating needs.
Why do Rwandans use firewood for cooking?
For centuries, the Rwandan population used firewood for cooking. They had enough natural forest, and in the nearest past, the equilibrium created by the newly planted forest granted enough resources to the community for their need for cooking. The problem started with rapid deforestation.