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TANZANIA AND ALGERIA STRENGTHEN TIES IN OIL AND GAS REGULATION.
Tanzania’s PURA and Algeria’s ALNAFT have agreed to strengthen cooperation in regulating oil and gas exploration and production. The partnership will focus on capacity building, experience sharing, and improving efficiency in petroleum sector oversight.
- 8 months, 3 weeks
CHINA–RUSSIA PIPELINE DIPLOMACY THREATENS TRUMP’S ENERGY GRIP.
China and Russia have deepened their energy partnership in Beijing this week, unveiling plans to expand gas flows through existing infrastructure and signing a memorandum for the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. The moves come at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing to isolate Moscow and strengthen America’s role as a global energy powerhouse. For Beijing, the deal signals both a pragmatic approach to diversifying energy sources and a political willingness to resist U.S. pressure.
- 8 months, 3 weeks
EWURA MEETS WITH LIBERIA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION TO DISCUSS COLLABORATION.
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) met with a delegation from the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on 1st September 2025 at EWURA’s headquarters in Dodoma. The meeting focused on exchanging experiences and knowledge on electricity regulation, as well as discussing opportunities for collaboration to improve energy services for consumers in both countries.
- 8 months, 4 weeks
TANZANIA SLASHES FUEL PRICES TO BELOW KSH 145 PER LITRE AS KENYANS CONTINUE TO PAY MORE.
Tanzania has lowered fuel prices to below KSh 145 per litre, making petrol, diesel, and kerosene significantly cheaper than in Kenya. Meanwhile, Kenyan motorists continue to pay over KSh 185 per litre for petrol, despite recent marginal reductions by EPRA.
- 8 months, 4 weeks
RISING NUMBER OF CNG STATIONS BOOSTS EFFICIENCY, CUTS QUEUES.
The rising number of CNG stations in Tanzania is easing congestion, cutting queues, and lowering fuel costs, with over 15,000 vehicles now powered by natural gas, up from just 3,100 in 2023. The government says this expansion aligns with its green economy goals, boosting efficiency, environmental sustainability, and new business opportunities.
- 8 months, 4 weeks
TANZANIA LOOKS TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TO EASE DEPENDENCE ON COSTLY OIL.
Tanzania is pushing compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to gasoline, with new fueling stations planned by private investors like Puma Energy and BQ Construction. The government says CNG could cut energy costs by up to 58%, strengthen energy security, and reduce dependence on costly oil imports.
- 9 months
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