The third largest oil Factory in Ethiopia W.A Oil Factory was inaugurated on Monday June 7, 2021 in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and different senior government officials.
W.A oil factory Located in Debremarkos town in Amhara region was built at a cost of 5.2 billion birr investment which took 3 years to complete.
W.A is said to be working to produce 40% domestic demand this year which could minimize the shortage of oil in the market.
When the plant is fully operational, it will be able to produce more than 1,350,000 liters of oil per day using various oilseeds. It has so far created employment opportunities for 1,500 citizens and is expected to create more than 3,000 jobs in a single shift.
