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EAC countries move to harmonize energy policy

As east Africa’s energy demands continue to raise, regional countries are looking to formulate a comprehensive policy on energy security and ease the conditions for investors in the sector.

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Swala Energy Obtains One Year Licence Extension To Each Of Its Tanzania Licences

Australian explorer focusing on the East African Rift System Swala Energy has announced that the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and Mining (MEM) has agreed to extend the period within which an exploration well must be drilled in each of the Kilosa Kilombero and Pangani licenses in Tanzania to the 20th February 2017.

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Uganda: Govt Tightens Rules On Expatriates in Oil Sector

In a move meant to boost the participation of more Ugandans in the oil and gas sector, government has set stringent rules on hiring expatriates.

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PLANS FOR NEW KIPEVU OIL TERMINAL ON COURSE

PRELIMINARY designs on the planned relocation of the Kipevu oil terminal in Mombasa are being finalised to pave way for the tendering process, Kenya Ports Authority managing director Gichiri Ndua has said.

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