TWO PRESSURE REDUCTION STATIONS FOR CRUDE OIL PIPELINE TO BE BUILT IN TANZANIA.



📌 Aimed at reducing oil pressure from Hoima, Uganda to Chongoleani, Tanzania

📌 Construction reaches 50% completion

📌 24-inch diameter pipes to be used for transporting crude oil

📌 Local experts urge the government to maintain a database for skilled professionals for future projects


By Neema Mbuja, Manyara


A total of two pressure reduction stations for crude oil flowing from Hoima, Uganda to Chongoleani in Tanga are expected to be constructed to help reduce the pressure of the oil being transported and protect the pipeline infrastructure.


This was revealed by Infrastructure Engineer Damian Lasway from Pressure Reduction Station One (PRS-1) under construction in Kibaya Ward, Kiteto District, Manyara Region. Speaking about the progress of the project, Eng. Lasway stated that construction of the station has reached 50% completion.


He noted that the construction of these stations will be carried out simultaneously with those in Uganda. In Tanzania, the two stations will be built alongside pump stations to be constructed in Muleba, Mbogwe, Igunga, and Singida, while two other stations will be located in Uganda.


“This work is extremely important because crude oil travels at high pressure from Uganda, and it is crucial to have a station that reduces this pressure before it continues its journey,” said Eng. Lasway.


The first station will be located in Kibaya Ward, Kiteto District, Manyara Region, while the second will be in Sindeni Ward, Handeni District, Tanga Region.


He further added that Tanzania and Uganda have made great strides in implementing this crude oil pipeline project by ensuring local professionals benefit from skills transfer from various international experts.


Speaking about how they have benefited from this knowledge, Rajab Rajab, a Quality Inspector at PRS-1, said their competence has greatly improved compared to when they initially joined the project.


“I am confident that if another project like this arises, we will have the capacity to implement it successfully. The most important thing is for the government to maintain a database of skilled professionals so they can be easily accessed when needed,” Rajab said.


Human Resources Officer, Ms. Priscilla Baregu, stated that although locals have been prioritized in implementing this project, efforts have also been made to identify unskilled workers and enroll them in accredited institutions for formal training.


“So far, we have sent about four workers for formal training, and we are covering all their expenses to motivate them and ensure professionalism even after this project ends,” said Ms. Priscilla.


The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project will be implemented in 16 segments, starting from Uganda and extending to Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania.


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