Inaonekana Tanga kumecharuka , yaan abood,bm,shabiby wameenda kuweka base huko. Hapa ndo naanza kuona umuhimu wa sgr sasa. Tutegemee kuanza kuona ruti za Tanga- tunduma kwa wingi sana
Northern circuit imechangamka siku zote kwenye service provision haswa utalii, afya na elimu japokuwa haina migodi, kumbuka utalii na pia uzalishaji wa saruji esp. Tanga ni mzuri na pia mbolea na soon soda ash Arusha! Angalia mapato ya TRA mikoa ya Kilimanjaro, Arusha na Manyara!
Ni kukosekana tu supporting infrastructure inayoiunganisha vizuri haswa na mikoa ya Mara na Tanga ndio tatizo! Ila SGR ikijengwa itafanya vizuri for sure! Tena saahii Tanga inaenda ku-host EACOP na crude oil terminal kubwa east and central Africa! Kumbuka kuna mradi wa ASAS LPG terminal (worth over $1 bln) pia umezinduliwa juzi! Kumbuka zao la katani linarudi!
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Petredec launches landmark Tanga LPG Terminal to expand clean energy access across East Africa
May 20, 2025
- Full-scale construction of the terminal is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with commissioning expected by the end of 2027.
- As Petredec and ASAS Group forge ahead with this transformative project, the Tanga LPG Terminal is poised to become a linchpin in East Africa’s journey toward cleaner, more equitable energy access.
In a milestone for East Africa’s energy infrastructure, Petredec, a global leader in the LPG value chain, has announced the launch of its ambitious Tanga LPG Terminal project.
Developed in partnership with Tanzania’s ASAS Group of Companies, the new facility is set to become the largest open-access LPG terminal in Tanzania and a pivotal energy gateway for the wider region.
Strategically positioned on a 26-hectare site in Chongoleani, Tanga Bay, the terminal will play a central role in supporting the Tanzanian government’s clean cooking goals, championed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Once operational, the terminal will significantly improve access to affordable and reliable LPG, a cleaner energy alternative to biomass fuels that are still widely used across East Africa.
The first phase of the terminal includes cutting-edge infrastructure, such as six mounded LPG storage spheres with a combined capacity of 40,000 cubic metres, eight truck loading gantries, and a 2.8-kilometre subsea pipeline.
Crucially, the terminal will be able to accommodate Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs)—vessels that are currently unable to dock at Tanzanian ports—thus enhancing import capacity and reducing dependence on the congested Port of Dar es Salaam.
“History has proven that large-scale infrastructure is the indispensable key to the reliable and competitive supply of LPG,” said Jonathan Fancher, CEO of Petredec Global.
“We are proud to contribute once again to the region’s development. The Tanga LPG Terminal will not only support Tanzania’s clean energy ambitions but also establish the country as a key LPG distribution hub for East Africa.”
The ASAS Group, a Tanzanian business powerhouse with decades of experience in fuel and LPG transport, will bring essential local knowledge and logistical capabilities to the project.
With more than 1,000 trucks operating across East Africa, ASAS is well-positioned to extend the terminal’s impact beyond Tanzania’s borders.
“The Tanga LPG Terminal is a powerful example of how local and international strengths can be combined to deliver a project that will benefit millions,” said Naif Jaffer Abri, CEO of ASAS Group of Companies. “We are proud to help bring this vision to life and excited for the long-term benefits it will create for households and businesses alike.”
The initiative comes at a crucial time for the region, where clean cooking remains a pressing challenge.
In rural and off-grid areas, access to efficient energy sources is limited, and biomass remains the default option, contributing to deforestation and health risks from indoor air pollution.
“In line with our national objective to expand access to clean cooking, we welcome Petredec’s investment in this vital sector,” stated Hon. Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy.
“This terminal is a significant step forward in our drive to make LPG available and affordable for all Tanzanians.”
Construction of the access road has been completed, and the EPC contract has been awarded.
Full-scale construction of the terminal is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with commissioning expected by the end of 2027.
As Petredec and ASAS Group forge ahead with this transformative project, the Tanga LPG Terminal is poised to become a linchpin in East Africa’s journey toward cleaner, more equitable energy access.
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