DRC and Tanzania Strengthen Oil and Gas Cooperation with Joint Technical Committee and Updated MoU
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sector.
The announcement followed a bilateral meeting held on July 8 between Aime Sakombi Molendo, the DRC’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, and Dr. Doto Biteko, Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy.
The newly formed committee will be responsible for updating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) originally signed in 2016 and creating a detailed roadmap for future joint initiatives.
A follow-up meeting is scheduled for July 28, during which both parties will sign the revised MoU.
During the discussions, the ministers emphasized the importance of exchanging technical data related to oil and gas exploration and production in the Tanganyika Graben region.
They also highlighted the strategic value of developing cross-border infrastructure projects, such as the Hoima-Tanga pipeline and the Dar es Salaam-Ndola-Sakania corridor, to meet the increasing energy demands of both nations.
This renewed commitment marks a significant step toward regional energy integration and sustainable development in East and Central Africa.
