Tanzania Mainland, Zanzibar to manage oil and gas separately

Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi witnesses the signing of an agreement on the handing over of data on oil and gas exploration at Zanzibar State House yesterday. Putting pen to paper are Energy minister January Makamba (left) and Zanzibar Blu4 Economy and Fisheries minister Suleiman Masoud Makame.. PHOTO | ZANZIBAR STATE HOUSE

By  Jesse Mikofu

What you need to know:

  • Since the start of oil and gas exploration in Tanzania, a total of 96 wells have been drilled so far and 44 of them turned successful with natural gas worth 57.4 trillion cubic feet.

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