{"id":468,"date":"2026-01-28T15:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanzaniamonitor.com\/?p=468"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:17:37","slug":"tanzania-promotes-oil-and-gas-via-iew-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanzaniamonitor.com\/sw\/2026\/01\/28\/tanzania-promotes-oil-and-gas-via-iew-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanzania promotes oil and gas via IEW platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GOA, India:<\/strong>\u00a0THE Deputy Minister of Energy, Salome Makamba, has stated that Tanzania continues to create an enabling environment for investment by leveraging the various opportunities in the oil and gas sector, aiming to stimulate the country\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Makamba made the remarks during ministerial dialogues on investment and the strengthening of international cooperation in the oil and gas sector, held as part of the ongoing India Energy Week (IEW 2026) celebrations in Goa, India.<\/p>\n<p>She explained that the government is continuing seismic data surveys in the Eyasi\u2013Wembere, Lindi, and Mtwara blocks, alongside concluding discussions with various investors for the implementation of major strategic projects, including the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Deputy Minister stated that the government is investing significantly in projects for the distribution of natural gas for industrial use, electricity generation, domestic consumption, and transportation, particularly for vehicle fuel.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/tanzaniamonitor.com\/sw\/tanzania-looks-to-2050-africas-next-story-for-global-investors\/<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe oil and gas sector is a vital and enabling sector for the growth of the national economy. Like other countries with natural gas and oil resources, Tanzania emphasizes collaboration with the private sector to benefit from technology and capital,\u201d Makamba said.<\/p>\n<p>She added that the country\u2019s energy demand continues to rise due to rapid economic growth, which increases the need for reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy.<\/p>\n<p>Makamba also noted that Tanzania\u2019s geography provides the country with a unique opportunity to serve neighboring countries through its ports and to connect electricity systems with East African and Southern African countries, while ensuring environmental protection.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-471\" src=\"https:\/\/tanzaniamonitor.com\/sw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/goa1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"491\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She emphasized that the government is ensuring a just and inclusive transition to clean and environmentally friendly energy, leaving no citizen behind, by guaranteeing access to safe, reliable, and affordable energy.<\/p>\n<p>The India Energy Week (IEW 2026) celebrations continue to provide Tanzania with an international platform to promote itself, attract new investors, and stimulate economic growth aligned with technological development and sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOA, India:\u00a0THE Deputy Minister of Energy, Salome Makamba, has stated that Tanzania continues to create an enabling environment for investment by leveraging the various opportunities in the oil and gas sector, aiming to stimulate the country\u2019s economic growth. 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