Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, hosted the meeting, emphasizing the project’s importance as a flagship regional integration initiative.
A high-level stakeholder meeting between Uganda and Tanzania has reaffirmed the commitment of both governments to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project.
The meeting, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, brought together senior officials from both countries to review progress and discuss implementation status.
Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, led the delegation, which included officials from the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and the National Pipeline Company (NPC). In attendance on Uganda’s side were; John Bosco Habomugisha, Deputy Managing Director, EACOP; and Tony Otoa, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, UNOC.
Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, hosted the meeting, emphasizing the project’s importance as a flagship regional integration initiative.
He underscores the importance of the project as a flagship regional integration initiative and highlights Tanzania’s role in facilitating land access, regulatory approvals, and financing instruments to enable smooth implementation.
The EACOP Project is currently 79% complete, with construction activities at peak levels. The project is expected to be ready for startup by July 31, 2026, with first oil export in October 2026. The pipeline will transport crude oil from Uganda’s Albertine Graben to Tanzania’s Tanga port for international markets.
Both countries highlighted the project’s socioeconomic benefits, including employment opportunities and skills development for local communities. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deliver the remaining works safely, sustainably, and on schedule.
