Nuclear research and development organization the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) has inked a deal with Canadian-German nuclear technology firm Dual Fluid for the development of a nuclear reactor pilot project in the East African country. The reactor is expected to be operational by year 2026 and will use a nuclear fusion prototype comprising 1 liquid fuel and 1 lead coolant of circulating fluids to produce low-cost energy. First testing.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 26th September 2023

The sale to readapt the now-defunct state-owned Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL) was finalized by Kenya, clearing the way for a gas pipeline to run from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa. The feasibility assessment has been finished, according to Davis Chirchir, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, and will soon be followed by the signing of a transnational agreement for the project. “The defunct KPRL will now be under.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th September 2023

TANZANIA'S noteworthy petroleum gas abundance has turned into a distinct advantage, driving financial development and working on the existences of its residents. With huge stores dispersed the country over, the potential for monetary flourishing and worldwide impact is gigantic. This article takes perusers on an astonishing excursion through the revelation, use and difficulties of Tanzania's gas assets, featuring its pivotal job in the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 22nd August 2023

Kenya is supporting its benefit over Tanzania in its offered to give oil based commodities in the East African area, with the country's bureau this week endorsing the Kenya Pipeline Organization's (KPC) obtaining of resources from the bankrupt Kenya Oil Treatment facilities Ltd (KPRL). KPC is assuming control over KPRL's 45 stockpiling tanks, which have a limit of 484 million litres, 254 million of which are assigned for refined merchandise.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 22nd August 2023

Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan revealed that state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina plans to expand its business to East Africa by establishing an oil refinery in Kenya. "Pertamina will enter Kenya after being asked to establish an oil refinery there. We also see an opportunity to bring their crude oil to Indonesia," Pandjaitan stated. Following a meeting with Pertamina's President.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 31st July 2023

The Egyptian company, TAQA Arabia, is set to carry out a study that would enable the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to supply natural gas to more residents in Dar es Salaam. The study will therefore inform the TPDC over natural gas market in the city so as to construct the needed supply infrastructure. Recently, the company signed the MoU with the TPDC for the envisaged undertaking. At the signing ceremony, TAQA.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 31st July 2023

China’s Cnooc Ltd. is planning offshore oil and gas exploration with state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. as the East African nation seeks to boost the development of its natural resources.   The joint work will be conducted in deep-sea blocks 4/1B and 4/1C held by TPDC, according to Tanzanian Energy Minister January Makamba. The acreage is located near large gas fields discovered by a consortium of international energy.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 28th June 2023

Tanzania has revised the cost of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project upwards, estimating the total cost of the large-scale project to be USD 42 billion. Initially projected at USD 30 billion, Felchesmi Jossen Mramb, Permanent Secretary in Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy explained that, “The recent technical analysis shows that offshore drilling and piping will push the project to $42 billion,” making the development the largest.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 28th June 2023

Tanzania aims to launch its 5th oil and gas licensing round by the end of 2023 in a move designed to revive interest in its largely dormant exploration and production sector. After a blitz of offshore exploration, largely by Shell and Equinor, in the years to 2018, the focus point of the few oil companies that remain in Tanzania has centered on infill wells or improving existing well stock on coastal gas fields such as Mnazi Bay, Songo.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 25th May 2023

Indian oil firms ONGC Videsh and Oil India Ltd partner for the possible acquisition of a 50 % stake in London-based Tullow Oil's $3.4 billion oilfield project in Kenya, Press Trust of India news agency reported, citing informed sources. However, the Indian consortium faces competition from Chinese energy giant Sinopec, which has entered the competition following delays by Indian companies. Initially, ONGC Videsh, the overseas arm of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 14th August 2023

Borouge Plc, a petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with one of the biggest polyolefin distributors in East Africa, Somochem. The agreement builds on a long-standing partnership between Borouge and Somochem and aims to increase Borouge’s footprint and presence in East Africa. The development comes on the back of Borouge’s significant growth in.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 25th April 2023

The Tanzanian Government has signed agreements with three Australian mineral companies for the development of rare earth and graphite mines in the country. Agreements totalling $667 million were signed with mineral exploration companies Evolution Energy Minerals, EcoGraf, and Peak Rare Earths. Peak Rare Earths will mine minerals in Ngualla, the southwest region of the country; Evolution Energy Minerals will mine graphite in the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 25th April 2023