- Energy Minister highlights areas of focus for power sector
- To undertake critical reforms in the sector
Tanzanian Energy Minister January Makamba has highlighted areas of focus for the country’s power sector reforms. Makamba, in a bid to reform the sector, will revive negotiations with investors in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects.
Speaking at a Symposium to discuss the power sector, Makamba said, ”We just started with Tanesco, but we will also reform other institutions including Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC),”
”… we will make reforms to ensure the public receives services at the right time,” he added.
Speaking on the negotiations with the LNG investors, Makamba stated that the Ministry’s negotiations with Shell and Equior would be held on 8th November. He added that the government would also seek alternative, affordable and reliable energy sources to improve capacity.
”There needs to be proper decision making. Tanzania is blessed with multiple energy resources (wind, solar etc.). Tanzania can become an energy powerhouse,” Mr Makamba said.
The Minister also stated that the government would look into management challenges in the state-owned utility Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco).