# Yemen domestic gas production and supply disruptions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-domestic-gas-production-and-supply-disruptions > Updated: 2026-08-22T06:54:58.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3. The Yemen Gas Company experienced significant disruptions to domestic gas production due to maintenance and plant shutdowns. On August 18, 2026, the CPU-2 gas production plant in the Safer area ceased operations following a ten-day decline in output, resulting in an expected daily deficit of approximately 6,000 barrels. In response, the Minister of Oil and Minerals directed the company to increase supplies to central distribution stations for three days to mitigate the shortage. By August 22, 2026, Executive Director Mohsen bin Wahit announced that the domestic gas crisis is expected to resolve within five days to one week. He noted that production had previously dropped by approximately 20 tankers per day, but expected levels to return to the previous rate of approximately 50 tankers per day once the CPU-2 plant returns to service. The shortage was attributed to maintenance at the SP1 plant and a technical fault at the CPU-2 plant in Marib. To manage the crisis, the company has directed local authorities to prohibit the use of domestic gas for commercial, industrial, and agricultural purposes to prioritize household consumption. The situation remains critical in cities such as Aden, Taiz, and Marib. The Center for Economic Studies and Media (SEMC) previously warned that the crisis represents a ‘systemic failure in the supply chain,’ citing tribal blockades, increased gas use for vehicles, and widespread smuggling. The Yemen Gas Company confirmed there is currently no emergency reserve stock, as production is being pumped directly into the market. ## Claims - Production previously decreased by approximately 20 tankers per day due to maintenance at the CPU 1 and CPU 2 plants. (disputed by 3 sources) - Gas production has returned to the previous rate of 50 tankers per day following maintenance work. (disputed) - The Yemen Gas Company expects the domestic gas crisis to be fully resolved within five days to one week. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Gas tankers traveling from Marib have faced 25 tribal blockades since the beginning of the year. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A technical fault occurred at the CPU 2 plant, affecting production. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The gas crisis is caused by systemic flaws in production, transport, distribution, and oversight rather than just temporary shortages. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Maintenance at the SP1 plant lasted approximately 20 days. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The company has directed local authorities to prohibit the use of domestic gas for commercial and industrial activities. (corroborated by 2 sources) - There is currently no emergency reserve stock of domestic gas available. (single source) - Field monitoring indicates that domestic gas is being smuggled to Houthi-controlled areas and countries in the Horn of Africa. (single source) - Nine major gas stations in Aden have suspended services due to a lack of supplies from Safer. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Yemen Gas Company expects domestic gas crisis to resolve within one week The Yemen Gas Company expects the domestic gas crisis to resolve within a week as maintenance at Marib's production plants concludes, aiming to restore supply to 50 tankers per day. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-gas-company-aims-to-resolve-domestic-gas-shortage-within-one-week ### 2026-08-18: Yemen gas production faces 6,000 barrel daily deficit after plant shutdown The shutdown of the CPU-2 gas plant in Yemen has created a daily deficit of 6,000 barrels, prompting ministerial orders to increase supplies to central stations for three days to mitigate the shortage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-gas-production-faces-6000-barrel-daily-deficit-after-plant-shutdown ### 2026-08-16: Yemen Gas Company completes maintenance on domestic gas plants The Yemen Gas Company announced the completion of maintenance on domestic gas plants, signaling a gradual increase in production to stabilize the local market and combat black market shortages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-gas-company-completes-maintenance-on-domestic-gas-plants --- Cite as: Yemen domestic gas production and supply disruptions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-domestic-gas-production-and-supply-disruptions