The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, which stretches from Hoima in Uganda through to Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania, has reached a significant milestone with 64.5 percent of the work completed so far.
Briefing journalists on the progress of work recently, the Tanzania EACOP Project Coordinator, Asiad Mrutu, said they have reached the stage of constructing specialized storage tanks in Chongoleani, Tanga, which are intended to receive crude oil from Uganda.
Mrutu further noted that a substantial portion of the pipeline construction work between Hoima and Tanga has already been completed, marking a major achievement in the project’s implementation.
He added that the ongoing site inspections aim to monitor the progress made and ensure that the work continues efficiently and meets the required quality standards.
The project is expected to significantly boost Tanzania’s economy and contribute to the overall development of the East African region.
The EACOP project is one of the major strategic initiatives jointly implemented by Tanzania and Uganda.
It is designed to enhance the region’s competitiveness in the global market through the safe and reliable transportation of crude oil.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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