Tanzania's major natural gas
compression project, worth TZS 14.5 billion, is almost complete, with 80
percent of the work already done.
The project aims to improve natural
gas distribution across the country, making it more accessible for vehicles,
industries, institutions, and households.
Located in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, the
project includes a state-of-the-art workshop and gas compression units.
Construction is 90 percent finished,
with plans for testing to begin on January 16. Dr. James Mataragio, Deputy
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, explained that the facility will
function as a central "Mother Station," supplying natural gas to
smaller stations, including those operated by private companies.
Once operational, the station will
help fuel vehicles and supply gas to regions that lack the infrastructure for
pipelines.
Mr. Aristides Kato, the project's
manager, highlighted that the facility would make it easier for vehicle owners
and other users to access natural gas, reducing the reliance on expensive
alternative energy sources.
The project is expected to lower
energy costs for Tanzanians and promote economic growth by making energy more
affordable and accessible across the country.
With testing set to begin later this
month, the first vehicle is expected to refuel at the station by the end of
January, marking a significant milestone for the project.
