Unite has signed a memorandum of understanding with apex petroleum corporation in Tanzania for production of clean and renewable energy in the country.
United Arab Emirates based energy trading and infrastructure firm, Energetech and Tanzanian investment firm, Tantel Holdings have signed a partnership deal, Energetech Tantel (ET).
According to Forbes Africa reports, the project is valued at up to $100 million and is expected to begin operations by 2026.
This development will, further, advance Tanzania’s clean energy infrastructure ambitions.
The initiative is set to strengthen Tanzania’s clean energy ambitions, starting with the liquefaction of between 20 and 30 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/day) of natural gas. Leveraging modular technology, the facility will have the capacity to scale up to 120 mmscf/day in line with rising regional energy demand.
LNG from the facility will be distributed using a containerised road transport system dubbed a “virtual pipeline” to reach industrial and commercial customers beyond existing pipeline networks. This approach targets businesses currently reliant on costly, high-emission diesel generators.
Managing Director of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), Mussa Makame, described the venture as a “significant milestone” in advancing energy infrastructure, lowering costs, and bolstering industrial competitiveness. He added that the project could position Tanzania as a clean energy exporter to East and Central Africa, boosting regional influence and supporting sustainability goals.
CEO of Energetech Tantel, Alistair Naiken, noted that the facility will help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while improving energy security. “By rapidly deploying modular LNG infrastructure, we are investing in sustainable development and regional integration,” he said.
Beyond supplying industrial power, Energetech Tantel is eyeing opportunities in LNG bunkering for marine vessels and fuel-switching for heavy transportation fleets sectors with significant environmental and economic potential.
Chairman at Energetech Tantel, Moshe Schlisser, emphasised the venture’s transformative potential, citing strong government backing and a goal to make Tanzania a regional LNG storage and distribution hub.
Rising industrial activity, mining operations, and infrastructure development are fuelling regional energy demand. Reports predict sub-Saharan Africa’s natural gas consumption will almost double by 2040, driven by the power sector and industrial growth.
Meanwhile, President and COO of Energetech Tantel, Daniel Gabai, highlighted the project’s unique proposition: “The modular design and virtual pipeline allow for fast deployment and flexibility, delivering measurable reductions in emissions and operating costs.”
The project aims to create a scalable, future-proof energy solution, laying the foundation for a low-carbon energy ecosystem across East Africa.