The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development from Uganda, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, is in the country on an official visit to inspect the progress of the construction of the crude oil pipeline from Hoima in Uganda to Chongoleani in Tanga region, to see the progress made in terms of implementation in Tanzania, accompanied by her host, Mr. Deogratius Ndejembi.
- Progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project: The pipeline from Hoima, Uganda to Tanga, Tanzania, is 79% complete and expected to be finished by July 2026, with a capacity to transport 246,000 barrels daily.
- Job Creation Through the Project: The implementation of the pipeline project has generated approximately 12,000 jobs for youth and citizens of Tanzania and Uganda.
- Economic Impact of the Pipeline: The ongoing project is expected to stimulate economic growth and increase national income in both Tanzania and Uganda.
- Strategic Importance and Government Support: Uganda’s Minister thanked Tanzania’s President for her support, highlighting the project’s role in transforming East Africa’s energy sector.
- Project Infrastructure Details: The pipeline measures 1,443 kilometers, with 296 km in Uganda and 1,147 km in Tanzania, supported by six oil pumping stations in total.
A statement was issued by the Head of Government Communications, Mrs. Neema Chalila Mbuja, during a press conference, the Minister of Energy, Mr. Ndejembi said that through the EACOP project, a total of 12,000 jobs have been created for the youth and citizens of Tanzania and Uganda during the implementation of the project.
Mr. Ndejembi said that so far the East African crude oil pipeline construction project has reached 79% and is expected to be completed in July 2026, while stimulating economic growth and increasing income for the countries of Tanzania and Uganda.
He said the project will also have the capacity to transport 246,000 barrels per day upon completion.
Uganda’s Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa has thanked the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, for his sincere interest in the implementation of this project which has been a great success and has brought a great revolution to the countries of East Africa.
Dr. Ruth said there is a need for all people implementing strategic projects like this who are given jobs to have a special procedure to identify them so that when it comes to other projects, they are given opportunities based on their experience and integrity in their work performance, while giving the example of gas and electricity projects expected to be implemented by these two countries.
The crude oil pipeline project from Hoima in Uganda to Chongoleani in Tanga region is 1,443 kilometers long, of which 296 kilometers are in Uganda, and 1,147 kilometers are in Tanzania.
He said that Tanzania has a total of 4 oil pumping stations and Uganda has 2 stations, making the total number of oil pumping stations 6.
