Oil & Gas

The implementation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has now reached 60 percent completion, marking a major step forward for one of the region’s most ambitious energy projects. Stretching 1,443 kilometers from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the Port of Tanga in Tanzania, the pipeline is designed to unlock East Africa’s oil export potential. This milestone was confirmed during a site inspection by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Board of Directors in Tanga.

The EACOP project has already created over 6,000 jobs, with 70 percent of the workforce being residents from areas surrounding the project corridor. This high local employment rate was highlighted by EACOP’s Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, Mr. Godfrey Mponda, who praised the growing participation of Tanzanians. EWURA officials commended the project's impact on communities, underlining their satisfaction with its current progress.

Tanga Regional Commissioner Dr. Batilda Burian noted that local suppliers are also benefiting significantly, thanks to their registration in EWURA’s supplier database. This allows small and medium businesses to tap into contracts and services tied to the project. The rise in local business participation shows EACOP’s broader economic ripple effect beyond direct oil transport and infrastructure.

With a $4 billion capital investment, EACOP stands as one of the largest projects in East African history. It is expected to transform the region by boosting logistics, infrastructure, technology transfer, and cross-border trade. Once completed, the pipeline will transport up to 246,000 barrels of oil per day, generating revenues and long-term opportunities for both Uganda and Tanzania.