PBPA Opens Doors to Petroleum Engineering Students from UDSM and DMI




By Our Correspondent – Dar es Salaam

The Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) on January 30, 2026, hosted a delegation of 30 Petroleum Engineering students from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI), under the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), who visited the Agency to gain practical knowledge on PBPA’s operations and the implementation of the Bulk Procurement System (BPS) in Tanzania.

Speaking during the visit, the Acting Manager of the Petroleum Logistics Unit at PBPA, Engineer Sophia Kidimwa, said the students were given an opportunity to understand the entire process of petroleum supply in the country, from importation stages to the management of petroleum logistics.

“We have hosted fourth-year students from UDSM and DMI who came to learn about all procedures involved in petroleum supply in Tanzania, how fuel is imported into the country, the entire importation process, petroleum reception logistics, and the benefits of the Bulk Procurement System (BPS),” said Engineer Kidimwa.

She added that PBPA has continued to receive visitors from various institutions interested in learning about the BPS due to its success and benefits to the nation.

“As an institution, we have been providing this knowledge to our visitors, and they have expressed satisfaction. We continue to welcome all stakeholders who wish to learn about the Bulk Procurement System,” she emphasized.

On her part, PBPA Engineer Prudence Laurean said the students were taken through all PBPA systems, from the petroleum importation process to the point where fuel reaches storage depots, including the use of the SCADA system for monitoring fuel during offloading from the jetty to both government and private storage facilities.

“These trainings are very important to students as they build a deep understanding of PBPA’s functions and provide valuable knowledge that will benefit them academically and professionally in the future,” she added.

Speaking on behalf of the students, Sifrina John, a fourth-year student at the University of Dar es Salaam, said the visit aimed to link classroom learning with real working environments in the petroleum sector.

“Our objective is to connect what we learn in class with the real working environment in the petroleum sector and to practically understand how PBPA operates in the importation and management of petroleum supply in the country,” said Sifrina.

She added that the students were impressed by the training they received and by PBPA’s role in managing fuel supply and contributing to the national economy.

“We have gained in-depth understanding of the petroleum importation process, supply chain management, and PBPA’s contribution to the country’s economy. This training has greatly enhanced our knowledge by bridging theory and practice,” she emphasized.

The visit is part of PBPA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders from various institutions while enhancing youth awareness of strategic systems that oversee the petroleum sector and its contribution to the national economy.

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