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Key developments, project updates and investment news shaping Tanzania’s oil and gas industry.

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News from Tanzania’s energy sector

Mnazi Bay gas discovery in Mtwara

Tanzania Announces 223 Bcf Gas Discovery at Mnazi Bay

The Kasa-1X ST2 well in Mtwara, drilled by TPDC and Maurel & Prom, is Tanzania’s first major gas discovery in over a decade. First production is targeted as early as November 2026.

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TPDC exploration licences and Songo Songo operations

TPDC Awarded Four Exploration Licences After Mnazi Bay Discovery

The licences cover Eyasi Wembere, Mnazi Bay North, West Songo Songo and Lindi–Mtwara, and the Songo Songo gas field operations transfer to TPDC.

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Ntorya gas development pipeline

Ntorya Gas Development: Testing and Pipeline Schedule Update

Aminex reports that testing of the NT-2 well is scheduled for November 2026, with production into the Ntorya–Madimba pipeline planned for December 2026.

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Songo Songo gas field

Songo Songo Gas Field Sale Goes to Appeal as Operator Plans Exit

Taifa Gas and Amber Energy appealed a competition ruling blocking the field sale, while the current operator has said it plans to stop running the field by 29 November 2026.

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Tanzania petroleum exploration activity

TPDC Receives Four Oil and Gas Exploration Licences

Tanzania is expanding exploration across four blocks, strengthening the country’s focus on petroleum resources, technical capability and future energy development.

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Oil and gas industry meeting in Tanzania

Tanzania Seeks to Prepare Local Firms for Oil and Gas Opportunities

The government is emphasizing skills, training and local business readiness as exploration expands, with a focus on preparing Tanzanian companies to participate in the growing oil and gas industry.

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline project

EACOP Reports Progress Towards First Crude Oil Shipment

Project reporting put EACOP completion at 92.7% in September 2026, with line filling and the first export shipment planned for later commissioning stages.

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Oil and gas terminal infrastructure

Tanzania’s Natural Gas and LNG Sector: Key Market Developments

A market update reviews gas commercialization, small-scale LNG, upstream supply and the longer-term outlook for Tanzania’s natural gas industry.

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Oil and gas investment engagement

Chevron Expresses Interest in Tanzania’s Oil and Gas Sector

Tanzania’s petroleum regulator reported interest from Chevron, highlighting continued attention to investment opportunities and the country’s exploration potential.

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Oil and gas supplier development and training

EACOP Highlights Supplier Development and Technical Skills

EACOP updates cover supplier development, engineering skills, technical training and local business participation in the pipeline project and wider energy supply chain.

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