Tanzania, Uganda to construct gas pipeline to boost energy security
Tanzania and Uganda have agreed to construct a natural gas pipeline to boost energy transportation and spur economic growth in both countries.
Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko and Uganda's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, signed the agreement on November 9 to transport natural gas from Tanzania's southern regions to Uganda to power factories and generate electricity, local media portal The Citizen reports.
According to Biteko, “the project will increase the demand for natural gas and boost gas extraction in Tanzania’s Lindi and Mtwara regions.”
“Investors should come and invest in the natural gas sector…gas processing has reached 250 million cubic feet per day, with 80% used for electricity generation and 20% for industrial, household, and transportation use,” he added.
Biteko said although Tanzania has discovered large quantities of natural gas estimated at 57.54 trillion cubic feet, the government is continuing its exploration for more sources in the deep sea, Mnazi Bay North, Songosongo, and others.
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Spain’s migration minister faces protests during Ceuta visit
Nankabirwa, at the signing ceremony, commended the effort of the two nations to boost energy security and employment, and their long-standing history of collaboration particularly in the energy sector.
The pipeline, on completion, will transport natural gas from the southern regions of Tanzania to Uganda.
