TAQA Dalbit launches integrated CNG filling station and conversion center
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Doto Mashaka Biteko gives a speech during the inauguration of the 1st integrated CNG filling station and conversion centre in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam. TAQA Dalbit, a joint venture between TAQA Arabia and JCG Oil & Gas, has commissioned Tanzania's first integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station and Conversion Center, marking a significant step towards the country's transition to cleaner and affordable energy sources.
The project, located at Pugu Road-Airport Area in Dar es Salaam, is expected to cater to up to 800 vehicles daily and has the capacity to convert 1,000 vehicles per year.
The conversion center will be able to convert all types of vehicles, including passenger cars, multi-utility vehicles, sports utility vehicles, buses, and trucks.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Doto Mashaka Biteko, lauded TAQA Arabia and JCG Oil & Gas for their joint investment and support to the government.
"We are on the cusp of a transformative shift in Tanzania's energy landscape," Biteko said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Doto Mashaka Biteko leads senior executives of TAQA Arabia, JCG and TAQA Dalbit in cutting the ribbon during the inauguration of the 1st integrated CNG filling station and conversion centre in Tanzania.
"With the dedication and foresight of industry leaders like TAQA Dalbit, we are ushering in an era of sustainable energy solutions. The new CNG Filling Station and Conversion Center is a monumental achievement by TAQA Dalbit, demonstrating our nation's technological prowess and commitment to an sustainable, greener, and economically efficient future."
12 more CNG stations
The CNG Filling Station is the first of 12 stations TAQA Dalbit plans to deploy in the coming years, aligning with the government's strategic plans to increase the use of CNG as a cleaner and more affordable alternative fuel.
"We're delighted to announce the commissioning of Tanzania's inaugural integrated CNG Filling Station and Conversion Center in Dar es Salaam," said Ms Pakinam Kafafi, CEO of TAQA Arabia.
"We consider this as a major milestone for TAQA Arabia as we join hands with JCG and the Tanzanian government, marking a significant stride in our commitment to serving Tanzania's energy needs while aligning with the nation's energy vision."
Rikin Shah, Group CEO of JCG, emphasized the sustainability benefits of CNG. "Natural gas is a more sustainable alternative energy source compared to petrol and diesel," Shah said.
"Coming at a time when the cost of living is rising, motorists will be happy to know that this CNG station will provide a cheaper alternative for their daily vehicle use and that they can seamlessly convert their vehicles at our center."
The commissioning of Tanzania's first integrated CNG Filling Station and Conversion Center is a significant step towards the country's transition to cleaner and more affordable energy sources.
With TAQA Dalbit's plans to deploy 12 more stations in the coming years, CNG is poised to play a major role in Tanzania's energy future
