Petredec’s Tanga LPG Terminal to Boost Energy Access in East Africa

Petredec, a LPG value chain company, is launching the Tanga LPG Terminal project, a landmark open-access facility that will bolster energy security and support Tanzania’s clean cooking objectives championed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Set to be the largest of its kind in the country, the terminal is being developed in partnership with the ASAS Group of Companies, a long-established Tanzanian conglomerate and leader in fuel and LPG transport, whose involvement will help extend the terminal’s impact well beyond Tanzania’s borders.

Strategically located on a 26-hectare site in Chongoleani, Tanga Bay, the terminal will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure, including six mounded LPG storage spheres capable of storing 40,000 cubic metres in its first phase, eight truck loading gantries and a 2.8 km underwater pipeline. With the ability to handle very large gas carriers, currently unable to dock at Tanzanian ports, the Tanga LPG terminal will serve as a major hub for the region, improving affordability and reliability of LPG supply while reducing reliance on the Port of Dar es Salaam.

LPG is the most practical and immediate solution for enabling clean cooking, combating deforestation and bringing efficient energy to off-grid locations, which represent the majority of East African territories. Thanks to the support of the Government of Tanzania, this project will help make this ambition a reality and foster a thriving ecosystem of enterprises, both small and large, that will extend energy access to even the most rural parts of Tanzania.

Jonathan Fancher, CEO of Petredec Global, remarked: “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. We look forward to collaborating with the ASAS Group of Companies on this transformative project.”

Hon. Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, deputy prime minister and minister for energy, government of Tanzania, stated: “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 realizing our expansion plans for this energy solution.”

Naif Jaffer Abri, CEO of ASAS Group of Companies, commented: “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 realization 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.”

Having awarded the EPC contract and completed development of the access road, full-scale construction of the Tanga LPG Terminal is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with completion targeted for the end of 2027.