In a world rightly obsessed with climate change, governments are increasingly promoting the use of clean energy sources such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
These global energy trends are opening new opportunities for innovation and creating new streams of revenue.
In Tanzania, for example, the government plans for the majority of vehicles to be CNG-fueled by 2050. This presents numerous opportunities — including the establishment of CNG stations, vehicle conversion centers, and the supply of CNG compressors and dispensers.
According to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), the government directive requiring all public and private institutions that serve food to more than 300 people per day to stop using firewood and shift to cleaner cooking energy sources by January 2024 has contributed to a 38 percent increase in LPG imports in 2025.
The government’s target is for 80% of the population to have access to clean cooking solutions by 2034.
This creates new business opportunities in the establishment of LPG refilling plants, distribution businesses, and clean energy infrastructure.
Furthermore, a draft E-Mobility Framework is being developed, targeting EVs to account for 5% of all new vehicle sales by 2030.
If fully implemented, EV ownership will become more practical and affordable across the country. This will open up opportunities for EV charging stations, as well as the manufacturing and sale of electric vehicles, particularly two-wheelers for cargo and three-wheelers for passengers.
The energy industry is evolving rapidly. Those who fail to adapt risk losing their competitive edge as consumers increasingly demand more affordable energy solutions and government promote clean energy.
