Dar will soon be running mega bio-gas project

2008-09-15 09:30:48
By Mgeta Mganga

Dar es Salaam city`s authorities are hatching a plan that will see all degradable solid waste materials turned into raw materials for the production of biogas fuel for generating electric power to feed homes and industries.

A feasibility study is said to have been completed and has already been tabled before relevant regional authorities for further action. More...


[SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN]

Tanzania to export gas to Kenya

President Jakaya Kikwete, left, on an official visit of the Artumas gas exploration plant in Mtwara, southern Tanzania. Photo/LEONARD MAGOMBA
By JOSEPH MWAMUNYANGE
Posted Sunday, September 14 2008 at 10:08

Kenya will be the first destination for Tanzania’s natural gas exports.

The Artumas Group Incorporation, a Mtwara-based gas exploring company, has been given the go ahead by the government to export to Kenya.

A source at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals told The EastAfrican that gas exports to Kenya will depend on whether they can satisfy local demand. The plant has a capacity for 300MW.

The company recently finalised plans to use compressed natural gas for motor vehicles and domestic purposes. More...


[SOURCE: The EastAfrican]