As part of the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) tour, the Hon. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda, together with the Deputy Minister of Energy of the United Republic of Tanzania, today visited the Marine Storage & Terminal (MST) facility in Tanga Region, Tanzania, to appraise progress and assess readiness of this critical export infrastructure.
The MST facility is a key component of the EACOP downstream export system and comprises four crude oil storage tanks with a total storage capacity of approximately 2 million barrels. The facility also includes a power generation unit and export pumping systems, which will facilitate the transfer of crude oil from storage to the Jetty and Load Out Facility (LOF) for export to international markets.
The export jetty is connected to the onshore terminal by a 2-kilometre trestle, providing the link between the storage facility and offshore loading operations. Key supporting infrastructure, including the Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecommunications and Security (EITS) systems and the onshore abutment, has been fully completed.
Construction of the mooring and berthing dolphins is currently at approximately 85% completion, reflecting steady progress toward full operational readiness.
During the site visit, the Ministers were briefed on construction milestones, safety standards, and commissioning timelines.
The entire Marine Storage & Terminal facility is scheduled for commissioning from Q1 2026, marking a major milestone in the EACOP project and strengthening regional crude oil export capacity.
The visit underscores the continued high level political support and cross border collaboration between Uganda and Tanzania in delivering the EACOP project, which is expected to play a transformative role in regional energy development, infrastructure growth, and economic integration.
