Oryx Energy Tanzania faces legal setback, ordered to pay over Sh468 billion

Dar es Salaam. Oryx Energy Tanzania is facing a significant financial challenge after losing a prolonged legal battle against Oilcom Tanzania, with the company now required to pay Sh468 billion.

The amount includes the initial claims, arbitration costs and accrued interest since 2016. The financial burden has been growing annually at an average rate of 8 percent, compounded by commercial interest rates and inflation.