Tanzania’s Oil and Gas Are Neither A Curse Nor Blessing

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I remember  the optimism with Tanzanians  when  the  Italian Oil company  (AGIP) , broke the news on Natural  gas discovery  In the songo songo field In 1974.

Many had strong feeling  the new found resources wealth could transform their lives. And brought hope to a future generation.

It’s  42 years now.  Tanzania’s petroleum resources have become a powerful magnet for foreign investors. And  we hear new gas discoveries  announcement  every now.

The  question  lingered  in mind is how best to  manage such resources.  And  transform temporary  windfall into general  uplifting of the population.

Experience  is the great teacher.

In many African countries, natural resources have fueled violence and war instead of an opportunity for all.

In Nigeria, for example,  Oil has resulted in violence in the  Niger delta. And despite the Oil wealth, Unemployment remains high. And poverty is still widespread .Surprisingly enough, 93 million Nigerians live in the households that  lack access to electricity.

Natural resources have played important role in widening the gap between the rich and the poor in many  Africa’s  oil and gas rich countries

The truth ought to know about  oil and gas

The closer relationship between   chaos and  petroleum resources has led people to describe  that  oil and gas exploration and extraction projects are a curse.

But Tanzania gas. Not a curse. Not  blessing. But is just an opportunity. And they can be used for adding value or  can ruin everything.

In real life, oil and gas do not cause conflicts. But  violence  occurs  when the government is  very weak to withstand political and religious   pressure in peaceful dialogue.

But petroleum resources  can amplify , accelerate and tearing apart  the already weaken  fabric.

Tanzania’s gas and oil are simply an opportunity.  Tanzania’s gas means universal electricity.  Clean energy that does not pollute households. More business opportunities.  And more jobs especially amongst young people.

History teaches us,  Many African citizens doubt  the  system.But to build confidence national oil company must remain sensitive to  citizen’s need as they continue to support  leadership that has signed  a regional contract.

Most importantly , they must invest in a range of program that benefits, environment, local communities  and society as a whole.

But the government  can’t resolve all such challenges on their own. Private sector and stakeholder must shoulder their responsibility

 In essence, It’s all our pleasure, Tanzania succeed. We all benefit when oil and gas   turn into a permanent  human breakthrough. And everybody gets fair deal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statoil Yataja Vijana 5 Walioingia Fainali za Shindano La Mashujaa Wa Kesho

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Kampuni ya Statoil Tanzania ina furaha kutangaza majina ya vijana watano waliongia fainali za shindano la biashara la mashujaa wa kesho ambalo lina dhumuni la kuhamasisha ujasiriamali kwa mikoa ya kusini mwa Tanzania yaani Mtwara na Lindi.

Akitoa taarifa hii meneja wa shindano hilo kutoka Statoil, Erick Mchome amewataja washindi hao kuwa ni Razaki Kaondo, Edward Timamu and Sifael Nkiliye (walioshiriki kama timu moja), Saleh Rashid Kisunga, Azizi Doa, na Yunus Mtopa.

Shindano la Mashujaa wa Kesho lilihusisha vijana wenye umri kati ya miaka 18 na 25 kutoka mikoa ya Mtwara na Lindi kuwasilisha mawazo yao ya biashara ambayo baadae yalibadilishwa na kuwekwa kwenye andiko la biashara.

Mwaka huu shindano hili lilivutia vijana zaidi ya 400 ambao waliwasilisha mawazo ya biashara zao zinazolenga sekta mbalimbali za uchumi kama kilimo, ufugaji, mawasiliano, na biashara nyingine ndogondogo. Vijana waliruhusiwa kushiriki mmoja mmoja au hata kuunda vikundi vya watu wawili mpaka watatu.

Mwazo bora yaliyopatikana kati ya 400 yalikuwa 60 na wamiliki wa mawazo hayo ambao ni zaidi ya vijana 80 kutoka Lindi na Mtwara walipewa mafunzo maalum ya kuandaa andiko la biashara ambapo yalishindanishwa tena na kupatikana vijana kumi bora waliopelekwa mbele ya majaji ambao wiki hii walichagua maandiko matano bora kati ya kumi waliyopokea.

“Vijana hawa watano watawasili jijini Dar es Salaam wiki ijayo ili kuja kutetea maandiko yao ya biashara mbele ya jopo la majaji ambao mwisho wake wataamua nani anafaa kuwa mshindi wa shindano letu,” alisema Bwana Mchome.

Mshindi wa shindano hili atatangazwa siku ya Ijumaa tarehe 15 Aprili jijini Dar es Salaam katika hafla maalum iliyoandaliwa na Statoil ili kumpongeza mshindi huyo na wenzake wanne ambao wamefanikiwa kuingia fainali. Mshindi huyo atajinyakulia kitita cha dola za kimarekani 5,000 wakati washindi wanne waliobakia watapata dola 1,500 kila mmoja. Washindi wengine watano waliofanikiwa kuingia kumi bora watapata dola 1,000.

“Statoil inaamini katika kuwawezesha vijana wenye vipaji katika maeneo yote ambayo tunafanya shughuli zetu na kwa kufanya hivi tunachochea maendeleo katika maeneo hayo ambayo nasi ni sehemu yake kwani tunafanya shughuli zetu za uendelezaji wa nishati kama gesi na mafuta.,” amesema Meneja Mkazi wa Statoil Tanzania, Øystein Michelsen.

Join Other Tanzanians Who Are Enjoying Studying Petroleum Courses Abroad

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With the abundant petroleum resources across the country  and rising demand for it, the country needs high caliber Local petroleum professionals  to develop and manage our new found resources wealth.

So if you’re looking for profitable and rewarding career, Oil and gas  Industry is a wise choice.

Pursuing your education in this field can quickly land you in a high paying and rewarding position that helps you make the most of your talents and your life.

When you graduate from an accredited university  in the domain of petroleum, you walk away ready to find the highest median starting salary of any other courses that’s available anywhere.

Here’s thing: Oil industry is always looking for intelligent and capable individuals.To make it happen you need to graduate in the university that  put quality education first.

Read:How Much Longer Will Oil and Gas Company Jobs Remain Hot In Tanzania

In other words: Their  curriculum must  meet  what the   oil and gas companies need.

The good news?

Below I put the detailed information  of one of overseas universities that many Tanzanians are taking petroleum related courses. Look at basic information  and see how  you can join the professions for yourself

Here’re the Links  [University Information – Liaoning Shihua University (LSU) (3)]

[Application Form for International Student (3)]

But wait: “Training is expensive. Books are expensive. All learning is expensive. BUT BEING                                              IGNORANT about Learning! is still much more expensive.” – Larry Winget

 

Hussein Boffu

Graduate In Petroleum Geoscience

Hussein.Boffu@tanzaniapetroleum.com

0655 37 65 43

 

 

Who Else Wants To Make Millions In The Oil and Gas In Tanzania

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Tanzania has considerable business opportunities for everyone in its gas plays.  Fortunately, you can approach such  business even without  any cash into your pocket.

Yes, you read that right. Money is nothing to begin the business.

The key to succeed and failure in the Oil and Gas business is information

If you’ve right information even without startup  capital   you harvest a decent profit, sometimes overnight . Otherwise, you end up broke at a speedy rate.

Okay,That’s the talk of another day. Let’s dive in the topic at hand.

Yes, today I expose you a smart. Profitable. But the little-known way to make massive income in Tanzania’s gas.

No matter who you’re , you can start this business and still make millions straight away.

And guess what?   That’s the Oil and Gas TV show

The television show is the most powerful way to earn money from the gas sector, sadly  many people never realize.

Why do I say this?  Keep reading and you’ll find out

Why Television show is the profitable business in Tanzanian oil and gas sector

Tanzanian oil and gas industry is growing at alarming rates. But challenges are immense as well.

Lack of awareness. Growing citizens’ expectation on gas sector. Shortage of local manpower to develop and handle resources.

Read:10 little Known ways to make huge Cash In Tanzania’s Oil and gas

People want to invest in the gas but are unsure where to begin.  And Oil and gas firms want to stand out in the market. These are difficulties hold down the industry  business.

And local media must shoulder responsibility in addressing  such challenges

Ever asked yourself what would happen if you partner with any Television station in Tanzania to  run oil and gas TV show?

The answer is pretty obvious :You’ll  make massive income from the oil and gas players who are keen to advertise their products ,services or launch new events.

And the best part is this, Oil and gas companies have a huge budget advertisement. And some of them have  fund to pay for 4 to 8 slots

Most importantly,  Even  relevant government agencies such as Tanzania petroleum development corporation(TPDC)  could collaborate with you and spreading message to the audience.

How To partner with Television Station In Tanzania

Buying airtime  on  television station is a  costly. But the reward is high if you can. However when your  content is great to generate committed viewership, trust me television channel  will  get you program  without collecting  a dime  from you.

All you need is  a good script that addresses key issue in Tanzanian oil and gas industry. And reach out any Television station.

Topic You can Cover For  Oil and Gas Television Viewers

The bottom line is this, List of ideas for your Tv show are brainstorming. But you might include the following.

Clear Up Misconception about  the gas sector.-  Average citizens might feel a government is stealing their natural gas  wealth. So your show will educate people that once the oil  or gas are  found it might take  5 ¬8  years for government  to make actual cash

Managing public expectation : Citizens are optimistic the gas  stands to create millions of jobs. Your program might highlight on the reality  of the industry. And educate them the nature of oil  and gas to hire small share of workers  as  a capital intensives industry.

Business opportunities : You show should highlight  business opportunities in the oil and gas industry, teach and inspire citizens to use them.

Latest trend: You must highlight  trends in the oil sector such as global oil price fluctuation and how it affect oil and gas business and economy too.

Tips to achieve  this business:

  • Your program must be well organized:

Nobody  wants to watch rubbish. Creativity is critical in this business. You ought to come up with  ideas  that interest  viewership.

  • Give viewers what they want:

The television show , collect many advertisements,  have many viewers. To attract a load of them  your program must meet viewers’  needs.

It useless   running oil and gas Tv show nobody’s  watching. People spend more time watching  Tv program that offers them value.

Are you ready to Become part of Tanzania’s gas Boom?

So there you’ve  detailed information.  But  It won’t work if you read and move on.  You should  Put them to use. And life is too short to procrastinate. Do that you’d live happily ever.

                                                                                   But the Choice is Yours

Solo Oil signs SPA for Kiliwani North, Tanzania

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Solo Oil has concluded a deal with Aminex plc to acquire a further 3.825 percent interest in Tanzania’s Kiliwani North Development License for a total cash consideration of $2.16 million. As part of the agreement, Solo’s interest will increase through three payment tranches to Aminex, linked to project milestones, for the total agreed cash consideration.

An initial investment of $566,802 for an additional one percent interest was made upon the signature of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, increasing Solo’s total interest from 6.175 percent to 7.175 percent.

A second investment of $708,502 for a further 1.25 percent interest will be made within 15 days of the first US dollar payment being received for gas from Kiliwani North-1. Solo’s total interest will increase to 8.425 following this transaction and a third payment of $892,712 will be made for the final 1.575 percent interest within 15 days of the commercial operations date being declared, taking Solo’s total and final interest to 10 percent.

If any payment is missed then that payment option, and only that option, will be automatically cancelled. Payment of the second and third investments will require further funding from cash flow or otherwise to be arranged by Solo. The KN-1 well, which is ready to begin production, has been ascribed gross contingent resources (2C) of gross 28 billion cubic feet by LR Senergy and Solo expects to book reserves from the well by year-end.

Solo Oil Chairman Neil Ritson commented in a company statement: “Solo is delighted to increase its exposure to the KNDL project with commencement of production imminent. The project offers a revenue stream that will increase through the commissioning process and into commercial production under the GSA which has take-or-pay provisions and is paid in US dollars guaranteed by a consortium of banks. By linking the acquisition of our additional interest to project milestones we have been able to further de-risk the investment.” –

10 Little Know Ways To Make Huge Cash In Tanzania’s Oil and Gas

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Want business in the oil and gas? Wondering where to put money in Tanzania’s gas?

Are you uncertain how to profit from the oil and gas business in Tanzania?

  Does capital keep you down to start the gas business?

If the response to any of the above inquiry is Yes, then wipe away your tears.

Yes, you can say that again “ I WIPE AWAY MY TEARS”

As I point you to the 1o best deals to build wealth from oil and gas in Tanzania.

Let’s face them
1.Oil and Gas Writing
If you passionate about writing. This is the business for you to profit. You can make money writing  oil and gas article for the Local newspapers, and oil and gas start-up .

Fortunately, Tanzania’s magazine pay Tsh 30,000- 50,000 per articles within 30 days of publication. If you write 4 article you earn Tsh 50,000 × 4 =Tsh200,000.

But if you’re fast enough to craft 10 article . You make Tsh 50,000×10 = Tsh500,000.

The amount you make doesn’t matter . But is the peace of mind no bosses around. You get out the bed in the morning any time you like.

You make some tea. You grab your laptop. You settle in on the couch and start your work in your pajamas.

You ‘re own boss. So nobody gets tells you what to wear. Above all, every article you write transforms somebody’s life.
2:Oil and Gas pipeline security business.
We do love when transport gas from Mtwara to Dar es salaam.

And I am thrilled with government strategy to run the oil pipeline from Uganda to Tanzania .

Do you know why? Because the pipeline must be protected from the attack and leakage.

And is the point you make massive income when you protect pipeline  from threat with security experts. You should hire local communities live near  the pipeline passes.

Read:3:Reasons why you must Invest In Tanzania’s gas

3:Sell Oil and gas equipment
Oil and gas involve in searching for and drilling oil and gas need a broad range of equipment and machine.

So supplying drilling bits, Casing pipes. Drilling string you stand much chance of reaping good profit

4:Buy oil and gas company stock
Is the cool way to make living in Tanzania’s gas as the oil companies sell a share in the stock market.

Oil share is costly and in higher demand. But set a call to a broker will give you a road map for reaching your desire.

5:Oil and Gas Consultancy services

Do you like to meet new people? Have good communication skills and oil and gas training? Then you ought to consider helping people in key issue related oil and gas sector.

The funny thing is this, even without capital yet, you can still start this business at home mom and sell your insight to millions.

6:Developing Oil and Gas software and application
If you love computer programming(coding). Start building and sell software that best fit the oil business.

Do you capable of building software that helps oil and gas operation run safer? If yes, act now and make millions from gas market.

7:Oil and gas cleaning and food services
The biggest portion of Tanzania’s gas is on the deep sea. And many rigs and ships tend to be used in developing natural gas.

Such installations have people who need food stuff and live in clean places.

You make huge cash when you offer cleaning and food service to the oil and gas companies.

8:Run Petroleum Radio/Tv Show.
To raise awareness. We must inform Tanzanians about oil and gas industry. Launch your radio /Tv show that address a key issue in Tanzanian gas.

And you make money from oil and gas players who want to advertise their products and services .

9. Launch Lubrication Oil
Is the lucrative business in Tanzania. The market for this business is huge as the vehicle owners and factories are in serious interest in.

To help their equipment and operation run smoothly. Engine Oil, Automatic transmission fluid, Break fluid and greases are top selling products in lubricant market.

Also Read: The Ultimste Guide To Starat Lubricant  Oil Business In Tanzania

10. Start petroleum product transportation
Your job is transporting diesel, petrol kerosene to the various petrol station across the country. And you need to go into this business are: truck, drivers , and the permit from Ewura .

Discover the Oil and Gas business In Tanzania?
It’s Your best Chance to make some real money from Tanzania’s gas .

And it’s not hard as it looks. So what are you waiting for?

Now go out there and make it happen.

3 Reasons Why You Must Invest In Tanzanian Gas Sector

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Ever noticed?
We often feel some people are luckier, smarter and more talented than we are!

The simple truth is they are prepared for opportunities and grab them with both hands when they come.

Seriously, “unlucky” are so blind to see the golden opportunity is even to their face!

Let me say this straight Tanzania’s gas is a source of opportunity. It’s a time to grab, invest and reap reward from it.

Tanzanian Entrepreneurs, what are you waiting for?

All from natural gas is money, (from exploration, production, marketing, and selling).

Utilizing such oil and gas opportunities means money flowing to you like a river

Why should you start a gas business

1:Tanzania’s energy demand is substantial
Tanzania struggle with clean cooking facilities that do not pollute the household air, Universal electricity is a major constraint in the country.

Only 24 percent of Tanzanian population have access to electricity. They need the energy to bring light in the darkness.

Needless to say, clean energy to lift them out of charcoal and firewood.You have the great chance to turn such challenge into an opportunity and make endless money right way.

2:Natural Gas stays in demand Even In economic downturn

Regardless of economic recession, the natural gas demand would continue to be there, People need to heat food, they need to heat themselves and they need fertilizer for sustainable agriculture.

3:Gas is the best supply of energy
Tanzania has an abundant energy supply, hydro, coal, geothermal but natural gas produce clean electricity than the rest. Natural gas powered vehicle are relatively less polluted environment compared to diesel powered engine

Stop leaving money on the table
Act now, Don’t wait for tomorrow,because tomorrow might never come. how long have you being procrastinating?

How Much Longer Will Oil and Gas Company Jobs Remain Hot In Tanzania

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how much will oil and gas jobs take longer

Since 2012 many Tanzanians have been recruited by international oil firms.
But right now Oil prices are down, layoffs are still widespread Oil jobs keep falling. And oilfield employees have to find an alternative source of income to survive.

A degree in engineering disciplines was a ticket for lucrative oil and gas jobs. Several Tanzanian graduates were actively absorbed by oil and gas firms. . But now they stop hiring process.

Sadly, oil and gas companies shut down projects that have technical and political risk to adapt the low prices

The question is how do you expect the oil jobs to remain hot in Tanzania. Is it time for career diversification? Can oil and gas create more jobs and bring hope to present and future generation
The answer boils down this.

Abundant Tanzania’s gas has found in the deep sea, More oil rig installation, supertankers, and aircraft tend to come online to bring gas from the ground.

A government strategy to build a Liquefied natural Gas (LNG) plant in Lind region. Think what?
The sector will attract many talents. They should hire you to function Rig facilities, in addition, run machines and equipment in the place.

Don’t forget supportive industries such as pipeline and drilling companies
No jobs? Don’t make me laugh. There would be plenty of them yet not for everybody because of the oil and gas investment characteristics

Find who to get in touch with, not every oil jobs are posted in the online portal. Yes, you won’t see them on google, or Ajira zetu.com.

the more contact you have the more you land your best-fit
update skills and add value to your resume because low oil price might persist until 2017, you might land long term jobs when oil goes up. In other words, forget about
IT and Business Administration. Gas is King

If You Don’t Tap Tanzania’s Gas Business Opportunities Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

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Could I be totally honest with you?

Now is the great time to build wealth and fortune in Tanzania’s gas by taking advantages of opportunities brought about by weak oil price

Yes, if you don’t act now, you are missing huge opportunities and you’ll hate yourself in the future

.While many people are worrying about bad oil price, is the excellent opportunities to tap  opportunity in gas business and reap reward from it

With a Stock market crash, people lose jobs and oil firms shut down projects.
One might think I have lost my marble when I say now is the best time to launch gas business.

Right, I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true.

let’s dive in and you’ll see why you must go into gas business right now

Angel investors want to fund you
In these tough times, investors find alternative sources of income, They look for new possibilities to make a living. investors move out money from the stock market and they will subsidize you if your prospects are promising

Gas industries need Innovation
And when I say innovation is anything running from technology, material or procedure. Not necessarily to bring new products in oil market you can improve the existing one.Have a technology that will help operation run better and safer?

Do you have an idea that will help to deliver a product better, cheaper and quicker? In this time of low price, Oil firm will pay attention to you than usual.

Oil and gas companies want to save money

At this moment, Clients are stressing over their cash. They are searching for less expensive options.

Your capacity to offer quality products and solution at sensible costs. You’ll draw in numerous clients and keep them when the prices show signs of improvement

Most Talented Tanzanians are Looking for new jobs

Finding highly qualified employees is overwhelmed task. But in response to low oil prices, experienced engineers have got laid off.

Many fresh graduates struggling with tightening jobs market and More Accountants are looking for next positions. Think what would happen if you launch oil and gas business right now? You find the right staff

Low Competition
At the point oil prices are great, everyone wants to start the gas business in the hope of instant gratification. But under the current atmosphere, many Tanzanians have less certainty to get into the new gas venture.

They have less access to finance. As long as you have fund it is the perfect time to start gas business

Many companies are looking for new partnership

It troublesome for stand all alone, oil companies search for new organizations that have distinctive approaches to convey items and solution to unite and adjust the low prices
Other segments of oil industry are booming
Downstream sector of the oil industry is booming and benefit access to oil downturn.They buy a lot of products and solutions

Are You Ready To act Now?
In essence is rarely to encounter all of these opportunities when there are strong oil prices. Now is the better time to tap oil and gas business opportunities, If you procrastinate, You will hate yourself.
Now go out and do it.

 Hussein Boffu

Hussein.Boffu@Tanzaniapetroleum.com

0655 37 65 43

Aminex plc and Solo Oil plc ready to start Tanzania gas production

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Aminex and Solo are now ready for production to start, following the completion of final testing at Kiliwani North – now they wait for the Songo Songo processing facilities to be commissioned.

Aminex plc (LON:AEX) and Solo Oil plc (LON:SOLO) have told investors that first gas production from the Kiliwani North  gas project, in Tanzania, is now expected in early April.

Final well integrity testing has now been completed for the Kiliwani North-1 (KN-1) production well.

The state’s Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) had previously advised Aminex to prepare the KN-1 well for production by mid-February.

The change to the anticipated timetable is the result of a revision to the commissioning schedule for the Songo Songo gas processing facilities, which will be supplied by the field.

Initial production will be managed to enable testing of the new gas processing facilities and the related pipelines, the companies added.

Gas produced from the Kiliwani North-1 well is to be sold at the wellhead at an agreed price of $3.07 per thousand cubic foot (which equates to $3 per British thermal unit). The gas, once processed at Songo Songo, will be transported via pipeline to Tanzania’s capital Dar es Salaam where it will be sold in the domestic market.

The Kiliwani North field is estimated to contain 28bn cubic feet of contingent gas resources. Solo said it expects these resources will be booked to reserves later this year.

“The successful conclusion of the well integrity tests and installation of the wellhead control panel finalises the Company’s preparations prior to the commissioning of the new Songo Songo Island processing facilities,” said Jay Bhattacherjee, Aminex chief executive.

“Aminex looks forward to the commencement of gas production and revenues from Kiliwani North.”

Neil Ritson, Solo Oil chairman, added: “Following the signing of the gas sales agreement and the completion of the construction of pipeline and gas treatment infrastructure Solo looks forward to the commencement of commissioning at Songo Songo.”

Aminex owns a 51.75% stake in Kiliwani North, while Solo owns 6.175%. The other partners in the project are RAK Gas, Bounty Oil & Gas and TPDC (TPDC).