Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
- "The discovery is important in ensuring the country has reliable, clean and safe energy at affordable costs, particularly at a time when demand is increasing due to industrial growth and other economic activities," Homera said.
- Natural gas accounted for nearly 80% of Tanzania's sources of electricity generation, according to government statistics for 2024.
- In recent years, the country has also encouraged the use of compressed natural gas to power vehicles, with natural gas plants and filling stations set up mostly in the largest city, Dar es Salaam.
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- "The discovery is important in ensuring the country has reliable, clean and safe energy at affordable costs, particularly at a time when demand is increasing due to industrial growth and other economic activities," Homera said.
- Natural gas accounted for nearly 80% of Tanzania's sources of electricity generation, according to government statistics for 2024.
- In recent years, the country has also encouraged the use of compressed natural gas to power vehicles, with natural gas plants and filling stations set up mostly in the largest city, Dar es Salaam.
Sources: BBC News