Connection for New Natural gas Pipeline from Mtwra will Led To Electricity Blackout

MANY parts of the country connected to the national grid will experience electricity blackout on Monday as all gas-powered turbines will be switched-off to pave way for connection of the new natural gas pipeline from Mtwara. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco)’s Managing Director, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, said the power interruptions will persist for the rest of the week...

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See Why Discovery of Natural gas in Tanzania Could not bring Too Many Jobs To Tanzanians as they believe

Few weeks ago i got  the text from Tanzanian  who is studying Petroleum engineering in among  of university in China, He was curious to know  about the employment opportunity in natural gas sector in Tanzania? And this is why  i am writing this article. You know many people believe the discovery of natural gas could give Tanzanians millions of job opportunities, they...

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Ministry Of Energy To Set Up Special Local Content on Oil and Gas Sector

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals plans to set up a special local content on gas and oil unit to enable the public easily access information on various issues concerning the sector. Senior Supplies Officer (Local Content) at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Ms Neema Lungangira made the revelation in Dar es Salaam during a seminar organised by Twaweza Organisation to present and discuss...

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Tpdc has Awarded Ion A Contract For Seismic Survey in Ruvuma Delta Region

 ION Geophysical Corporation has announced that the TPDC has awarded ION a contract to acquire 4,058 km of 2D seismic, gravity and magnetic data over offshore blocks 4/1B and 4/1C in the Rovuma Delta region. The award follows an international tender, number PA/031/2014-15/W/06, for a 2D multi-client survey, to be known as 'TPDC Phase I 2015', that is planned to be acquired in fourth quarter...

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See Why in Tanzania there is the biggest increases in Demand for Natural gas

       The aboundance of natural gas reserves in Tanzania  attracts many investors , contractors, equipment suppliers  and consultant firms to offer business opportunities  in Tanzania.  This  implies that, natural gas will continue  to play an increasingly important role in meeting demand for energy in Tanzania.       ...

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