Execution of Uganda-Tanzania crude oil project is progressing well and construction works will start soon after conclusion of the talks.
Energy Minister, Dr Medard Kalemani (pictured) said the Tanzanian side has already completed the geological and geophysical researches, noting that experts were proceeding with excavation of the oil pipeline trenches.
Dr Kalemani, speaking to reporters after the third ministerial meeting for the sectors that oversee the project from Tanzania and Uganda in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, said specific works were done in Tanga and Manyara regions and continue in Dodoma’s Kondoa district.
Construction of the 1,403-kilometre pipeline to transport crude oil from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga Port in Tanzania is scheduled for completion by June 2020. The project is expected to cost four billion US dollars.