By Business Insider Reporter
Petredec, a global leader in the LPG value chain, has announced the launch of the Tanga LPG Terminal project – a landmark open-access facility that will significantly enhance energy security and support Tanzania’s clean cooking goals. The project, which aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s energy transition agenda, is being developed in partnership with the ASAS Group of Companies, a respected Tanzanian conglomerate with deep expertise in fuel and LPG transportation.
Set to become the largest terminal of its kind in Tanzania, the facility will be strategically located on a 26-hectare site in Chongoleani, Tanga Bay.
Chongoleani is also a landing point for a crude oil pipeline built from Uganda to Tanzania.
The first phase will include six mounded LPG storage spheres with a capacity of 40,000 cubic metres, eight truck loading gantries, and a 2.8-kilometre underwater pipeline. The terminal will also be capable of accommodating Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), which are currently unable to dock at existing Tanzanian ports. This development is expected to reduce dependency on the Port of Dar es Salaam and establish Tanga as a regional LPG hub, thereby improving the reliability and affordability of LPG supply.
LPG is recognised as a practical and scalable solution for promoting clean cooking, especially in rural and off-grid communities across East Africa. The Tanga LPG Terminal will play a central role in reducing deforestation and expanding access to efficient energy solutions. With the support of the Government of Tanzania, the terminal is poised to foster an ecosystem of businesses that will deliver LPG access to even the most remote areas.
Petredec Global CEO, Jonathan Fancher, stated: “History has proven that large-scale infrastructure is the indispensable key to the reliable and competitive supply of LPG. We are once again proud to contribute to the region’s development and are confident that the Tanga LPG Terminal will be instrumental in helping establish Tanzania as a prominent clean energy hub in the wider East African region.”
Dr. Doto Biteko, deputy prime minister and minister for energy, welcomed the initiative noting: “In line with our aims to increase access to clean cooking for all Tanzanians, we are pleased to welcome Petredec as an investor in the LPG sector and look forward to seeing the impact their terminal will make on an already-growing market.
“Accelerating the next phase of growth is vital for LPG to truly reach all parts of our country and beyond. Adding more import capacity is an important step towards realising our expansion plans for this energy solution.”
Naif Jaffer Abri, CEO of the ASAS Group of Companies, added: “The Tanga LPG Terminal stands as a powerful example of how two major companies can successfully unite their local and international strengths to bring to life a meaningful and inspiring project, one that will leave a lasting mark on our nation’s history.
“We eagerly look forward to the realisation of this exciting initiative, which promises not only significant benefits for the entire LPG industry but also expanded access to clean cooking for households across the country.”
With the EPC contract awarded and the access road completed, full-scale construction of the Tanga LPG Terminal is expected to begin in the coming weeks. Completion is targeted for the end of 2027.SOURCE: Storage terminals Magazine.
