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By Francis Kajubi , The Guardian
Published at 09:14 AM Apr 05 2024
TANZANIA Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) in collaboration with TAQA Dalbit Tanzania Limited is conducting a survey on the actual demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Dar es Salaam that among others is intended to facilitate connection of the energy to city residents.
The survey to be accomplished in June this year also seeks to identify best ways of distribution of the energy source in the entire city.
Energy Deputy Minister Judith Kapinga revealed the plan in the National Assembly yesterday when responding to a question by Josephat Gwajima (Kawe) who asked when the ministry will connect LPG pipes to houses in the city.
Kapinga said that the survey results will enable an effective plan for the LPG distribution that also takes into account urban planning.
"The survey will determine the best way to lay down pipes and identify suitable and unsuitable areas to be connected to the pipes," she said.
She said TPDC was continuing with the implementation of various LPG distribution projects in the city.
"The government has so far connected LPG pipelines to 880 houses in the city suburb of Sinza (226), Mikocheni (155), Kurasini (344) as well as Mwenge Mlalakuwa and the University of Dar es Salaam (155), "she said.
She said the government has constructed a 12.4 kilometre LPG pipeline from Mwenge to Mbezi Beach via Bagamoyo road.
"To begin with, two factories and six hotels have already been connected to the pipelines in the city as TPDC continues to connect domestic customers," she said.
She invited the private sector to fully participate in energy investments especially in construction of infrastructure and supply of LPG to many areas of the city.
Mariam Kisangi, (Special Seats), said Dar es Salaam residents have adhered to clean energy consumption but spiralling cost is an obstacle.
She questioned the government’s plans in connecting more residents, especially those in slums and the outskirts of the city.
In her response, Kapinga said the current strategy is to connect 1,000 households and the more populated areas will come next.
Esther Matiko, (Special Seats) said that rural residents are motivated to use clean energy but the cost in accessing the energy source is high.
She challenged the ministry to come up with the strategy of offering subsidies so that people get rid of firewood and charcoal as cooking energy sources.
Kapinga responded that the government hopes to complete the clean energy strategy for cooking soon to address obstacles that rural residents face in accessing LPG.
TPDC surveying LPG piping viability in Dar es Salaam
By Francis Kajubi , The Guardian
Published at 09:14 AM Apr 05 2024
TANZANIA Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) in collaboration with TAQA Dalbit Tanzania Limited is conducting a survey on the actual demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Dar es Salaam that among others is intended to facilitate connection of the energy to city residents.
The survey to be accomplished in June this year also seeks to identify best ways of distribution of the energy source in the entire city.
Energy Deputy Minister Judith Kapinga revealed the plan in the National Assembly yesterday when responding to a question by Josephat Gwajima (Kawe) who asked when the ministry will connect LPG pipes to houses in the city.
Kapinga said that the survey results will enable an effective plan for the LPG distribution that also takes into account urban planning.
"The survey will determine the best way to lay down pipes and identify suitable and unsuitable areas to be connected to the pipes," she said.
She said TPDC was continuing with the implementation of various LPG distribution projects in the city.
"The government has so far connected LPG pipelines to 880 houses in the city suburb of Sinza (226), Mikocheni (155), Kurasini (344) as well as Mwenge Mlalakuwa and the University of Dar es Salaam (155), "she said.
She said the government has constructed a 12.4 kilometre LPG pipeline from Mwenge to Mbezi Beach via Bagamoyo road.
"To begin with, two factories and six hotels have already been connected to the pipelines in the city as TPDC continues to connect domestic customers," she said.
She invited the private sector to fully participate in energy investments especially in construction of infrastructure and supply of LPG to many areas of the city.
Mariam Kisangi, (Special Seats), said Dar es Salaam residents have adhered to clean energy consumption but spiralling cost is an obstacle.
She questioned the government’s plans in connecting more residents, especially those in slums and the outskirts of the city.
In her response, Kapinga said the current strategy is to connect 1,000 households and the more populated areas will come next.
Esther Matiko, (Special Seats) said that rural residents are motivated to use clean energy but the cost in accessing the energy source is high.
She challenged the ministry to come up with the strategy of offering subsidies so that people get rid of firewood and charcoal as cooking energy sources.
Kapinga responded that the government hopes to complete the clean energy strategy for cooking soon to address obstacles that rural residents face in accessing LPG.
