The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed its intention to continue learning from Tanzania’s experience in managing the petroleum sector, as it seeks to improve its own systems for fuel supply, storage, and distribution.
This was said by the DRC Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mhe. Acacia Bandubola Mongo, during a study visit to the Kurasini Oil Jet (KOJ-1) facility at the Port of Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026.
The visit aimed at giving the DRC delegation practical exposure on how Tanzania manages the importation and handling of petroleum products through a coordinated system at the port.
Mhe. Bandubola praised Tanzania for what she described as a transparent and efficient system in managing bulk fuel imports. She said the system has helped improve accountability, reduce risks, and ensure stable fuel supply.
She added that the DRC depends heavily on Tanzania’s infrastructure, especially the Dar es Salaam port, to ensure continuous access to petroleum products. According to her, the visit was important for understanding how fuel is received, stored, and distributed within a well-organized system.
She noted that the lessons learned will help the DRC strengthen its own petroleum management systems and improve coordination in the energy sector.
On the Tanzanian side, the Acting Executive Director of the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA), who is also the Manager for Petroleum Planning, Mr. Gilbert Jungulu, said the agency plays a key role in overseeing the collective procurement and handling of petroleum products.
He explained that PBPA closely monitors loading and offloading operations to ensure efficiency and proper coordination among all stakeholders in the supply chain.
Mr. Jungulu also highlighted the use of modern digital systems, including SCADA technology, which allows real-time monitoring of fuel movement and storage.
He said the system has helped Tanzania reduce fuel losses, improve accuracy in operations, and increase transparency across the entire petroleum supply chain.
The visit reflects growing cooperation between Tanzania and the DRC in the energy sector, with both countries expressing interest in strengthening technical collaboration, training, and sharing of best practices to improve energy security in the region.
