Entries by Hussein Boffu

How Tanzania’s Gas-to-Power Value Chain Work

Although natural gas accounts for more than 50 percent of current power generation in Tanzania. There is a poor understanding of how the total gas to power value chain looks like.Although you buy electricity from the state-owned utility Authority (TANESCO). But TANESCO may not have much to do with it. So here is how Tanzania’s […]

Is there Oil offshore Tanzania and Mozambique?

There has been significant oil and gas exploration activity in Tanzania and Mozambique since the 1950s. Significant gas discoveries were made offshore. But no oil yet. The question popped up in my brain is there significant oil reserves offshore Tanzania and Mozambique? Empowering Leaders of tomorrow to ensure Energy Sustainability in East Africa. With technological […]

Oil Exploration and Field Development Updates In Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 2 – Oil and gas producer Tullow Oil’s contract on the Early Oil Pilot Scheme in Kenya has expired after running for a period of two years. According to the company, the expiry of the contract is the first step of full field development, FFD, which is standard practice for onshore oil […]

Things Look Better For Aminex Now

London based independent exploration and production firm focused in Tanzania, Aminex, announced a farm-out update. In their latest operational update, the company confirmed that it’s received  the Tax Clearance Certificate from the Tanzania Revenue Authority(TRA). TRA has sent the tax clearance certificate to the state-owned oil company, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. (TPDC), to be forwarded to the […]

East African Oil, Gas Activity Updates: Mozambique LNG project Updates, Aminex Farm-Out Updates, and Signs of Recovery in the Oil market.

Hello all. Happy Friday and welcome to the top energy pick of the week. Your weekly look into the industry trends projects key development in East African oil and gas industry My strongest recommendation to you is that, remain safe, wash your hands and be positive, the industry and our families will emerge stronger from […]