Sweden’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Charlotta Macias, has praised the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) for strengthening power generation projects, saying the efforts are improving the reliability of electricity supply and enhancing customer service nationwide.
Ambassador Macias said improved generation capacity will help reduce power outages, boost service delivery and support economic growth by ensuring a more stable and dependable electricity supply.
“Strengthening power generation projects has increased TANESCO’s ability to deliver reliable electricity to citizens, which will reduce outages and stimulate economic development,” she said.
She made the remarks on January 28, 2026, after visiting the Ubungo II Natural Gas Power Plant in Dar es Salaam, accompanied by her delegation.
The ambassador reaffirmed Sweden’s commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation with Tanzania, particularly in the energy sector.
“Sweden will continue working closely with the Government of Tanzania and TANESCO in implementing power projects aimed at increasing generation capacity and strengthening infrastructure for the benefit of citizens,” she added.
Speaking on behalf of TANESCO’s Deputy Managing Director for Power Generation, Engineer Marco Zacharia, Director of Oil and Gas Power Plants, said the visit provided an opportunity to showcase progress in projects implemented through cooperation between TANESCO and Sweden’s Siemens.
“This visit highlights the positive results of our partnership with Swedish companies in strengthening power generation. The Ubungo II plant continues to operate efficiently,” he said.
He noted that three gas-powered generation units supplied from Sweden, each with a capacity of 43 megawatts, are operating smoothly, contributing a combined 129 megawatts to the National Power Grid.
Engineer Zacharia added that the improved output has contributed to a power surplus in the country, while TANESCO continues to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure electricity reaches customers more efficiently.
The Ubungo II Natural Gas Power Plant is fully funded by the Government of Tanzania at a cost of approximately $129 million and contributes 129 megawatts, equivalent to about 7 percent of the country’s total national grid capacity.