DRC – Tanzania: Discussions on cooperation opportunities in the hydrocarbon sector

Kinshasa, July 8^th, 2025 (CPA).– Discussions on opportunities for cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector took place on Tuesday in Dar-Es-Salaam, the Tanzanian capital, between the Ministers of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Republic of Tanzania, according to a briefing note consulted by the CPA.  « Bilateral meeting on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, in Dar-Es-Salaam between the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their Excellencies Dr Doto Biteko and Mr Aimé Sakombi Molendo discussed opportunities for cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector, » according to the briefing note from the DRC Ministry in charge of Hydrocarbons.  According to the source, the discussions focused in particular on the exchange of technical data, exploration and oil and gas production in the Tanganyika Graben.  The two ministers noted the importance of developing oil infrastructure for the evacuation of crude oil and the transport of petroleum products, respectively between Hoima-Tanga and Dar-Es-Salaam-Ndola-Sakania, to meet the growing energy needs of their respective countries. ‘They also exchanged views on best practices in energy resource management and investment promotion in the sector,’ the source added.  The statement said that the two parties had decided to set up a joint technical committee to update the MOU signed in 2016 and to draw up a roadmap for further activities to be undertaken by both parties, emphasizing that they welcomed the leadership and vision of the two Heads of State for energy development in the sub-region. A further meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 28^th, 2025 for the signing of the MOU revised by the experts, it was announced.