Energy Sector Opportunity for Consultants in Tanzania and Africa

The changing face of the energy sector in Tanzania and Africa presents ample opportunities for consultants.

With the increasing energy demand, most energy companies and investors have already started investing and diversifying their businesses for additional income streams and meeting their sustainability goals.

This article exposes you to opportunities for consultants in changing energy environment in Tanzania and Africa.

1.Project reports: Making better-planned decisions for investment or submission to the regulatory authorities requires access to complete and accurate information. This presents several consultant opportunities, including cost estimates, payback period analysis, return on investment, margin, and regulatory and competitive landscape.

2.Petrol station and EV charging Set up. Many investors add new petrol stations to their portfolios and increasing of electric vehicles in Tanzania and Africa; the service of consultancy must be employed in site selection, feasibility studies, installation and maintenance, and project management.

3.Site supervision: Investors want to ensure all site execution is on budget and on time.

4.Government approval and statutory audit. Investors need to comply with local regulations and standards before and during the operation of the projects. The consultant provides insights into relevant laws, rules, and procedures.

4.Data Analytics: The energy sectors have become more crowded and competitive in Tanzania and Africa. This is why data analysis providers ensure that companies and investors understand competition, demand, and customers.

5.ESG and sustainability consultancy. Advising companies and investors on their journey to energy transitions is a growing opportunity in Africa.

Consultancy opportunities also include corrosion control, API plant inspection, non-destructive testing, and inspection services.

Final words
If conducting deep-dive sector research in the emerging energy market consumes you and your team’s time, we have helped several consulting companies with bespoke research and analysis so that their team spends more time on high-value-added tasks.

Hussein Boffu runs a consultancy provides business planning, financial forecasts, market research reports, expert analysis and consulting for entrepreneurs and business owners. Reach out to him via email at hussein.boffu@tanzaniapetroleum.com or by calling, texting, or WhatsApp at +255(0)655376543.