French oil giant Total has affirmed its commitment to construct the $4 billion (Sh406 billion) pipeline through Tanga despite the push by Kenya to have Uganda ship its crude oil through the Lamu port.
Total E&P Uganda general manager Adewale Fayemi said the French giant has made the decision to have the pipeline run through Tanzania despite talks between Uganda and Kenya.
“As a company, our position remains that we are going through Tanga…I understand there are issues being discussed but our position remains the same,” said Mr Fayemi said on Wednesday while attending a two-day East Africa Oil and Gas conference in Tanzania.
Total opts for Tanzania oil route despite Kenya-Uganda talks
Total E&P Uganda general manager Adewale Fayemi said the French giant has made the decision to have the pipeline run through Tanzania despite talks between Uganda and Kenya.
“As a company, our position remains that we are going through Tanga…I understand there are issues being discussed but our position remains the same,” said Mr Fayemi said on Wednesday while attending a two-day East Africa Oil and Gas conference in Tanzania.
Total opts for Tanzania oil route despite Kenya-Uganda talks