The Director General of the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Engineer Charles Sangweni, has stated that this year's exhibition has experienced a significantly higher level of participation compared to previous years.
Speaking to journalists today in Dar es Salaam, Engineer Sangweni said that due to a conducive environment, peace, and stability, production activities in the upstream petroleum sector have seen a substantial increase in employment levels from 55% to 85%.
He further called on investors to consider investing in the clean energy sector, emphasizing that the country offers strong strategies, an enabling environment, and a peaceful atmosphere that supports economic development.
"Since 2017, we have been participating in these exhibitions, and this year’s event has been especially successful due to its digital transformation. We have received in-depth questions from visitors to our booth regarding clean energy, and we’ve been able to respond comprehensively I believe they left satisfied," said Engineer Sangweni.
“We are grateful to the President for the significant investment in this authority. From improved employee welfare to the creation of a business-friendly environment, it’s now time for investors to seize this opportunity and invest, especially in clean energy,” he added.
He went on to explain that the authority is currently preparing to drill three natural gas wells in the Mtwara region.
The drilling is expected to begin in November this year. Additionally, there are plans to increase daily production from the Mnazi Bay block by over 30 million cubic feet a notable achievement for the sector.
He concluded by noting that out of the ten companies involved in oil and gas exploration in the country, six are Tanzanian.
This success is credited to the national strategy requiring Tanzanian higher education institutions to offer oil and gas courses, enabling graduates to join the workforce directly upon completion of their studies.