Entries by Tanzania Petroleum

Meet Innocent Urio: The Tanzanian Young Engineer Who Climbed the Oil & Gas Ladder to Success

Innocent Urio’s journey in the oil and gas industry is nothing short of inspiring. From a promising start with the global American oilfield services giant Schlumberger as a Field & Maintenance Engineer to his current role at Puma Energy Tanzania as Engineering & Maintenance Manager, Innocent’s story proves that hard work and dedication can lead […]

Türkiye and Somalia Sign Major Energy Deal to Explore Hydrocarbons Off Somali Coast

Türkiye and Somalia solidified their close relations with the signing of a significant energy agreement in Istanbul on Thursday. The accord was inked by Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Somalia’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Abdirizak Omar Mohamed. Minister Bayraktar announced that Türkiye would dispatch its research vessel, Oruç Reis, for […]

Maurel & Prom Announces Key Changes in Governance: Jaffee Suardin Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors

Paris, July 18, 2024 – Maurel & Prom, an independent oil and gas company, has announced significant changes to its governance structure following a Board of Directors meeting on July 17, 2024. On the recommendation of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, Jaffee Suardin has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding John […]

What You Need to Know About Tanzania’s Downstream Petroleum Sector: A Complete Investor’s Guide

Table of Contents How the Oil and Gas Supply Chain Really Works Understanding Tanzania’s Downstream Petroleum Product Market Top Petroleum Products in Tanzania Key Activities in Tanzania’s Downstream Sector – Importation – Storage – Transportation Marketing Channels in the Downstream Sub-sector – Wholesale Activities – Retail Activities Regulatory Frameworks in Tanzania’s Oil and Gas Industry […]

Why LNG and Natural Gas Projects Are Game-Changers for Tanzania’s Future: Insights from Mark LaCour

Curious about how Tanzania can leapfrog into a prosperous future? We sat down with Mark LaCour, Director of Global Oil and Gas Network, to uncover the untapped potential of LNG and natural gas projects in Tanzania’s industrialization journey. Here’s what we discovered. The Power of LNG: “LNG is a quick way for Tanzania to start […]

Why East Africa Needs to Embrace Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Right Now

Energy fuels our world, driving economies and improving lives. Yet, when it comes to cooking energy—a basic human need—many East African countries are still heavily reliant on traditional sources like fuelwood, charcoal, and kerosene. These methods are not just outdated but harmful, contributing to deforestation, respiratory diseases, and climate change. The Case for LPG Liquefied […]