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Tanzania: TPDC obtains four exploration licences and strengthens national operator ambitions

LE BRIEF • 2026-11-02

The rights cover Mnazi Bay North, West Songo Songo, Lindi–Mtwara and Eyasi–Wembere. The 28 October award enables exploration work but is not a discovery or a guarantee of commercial production.

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LE BRIEF — Monday, 2 November 2026, consolidated weekend edition By the LE BRIEF newsroom Country : Tanzania Source publication : 28–30 October 2026 Event : Four licences awarded on 28 October 2026 Supplied photograph: technical visit with teams wearing hard hats and safety vests. Illustration; it is not verified as the licence award ceremony. Provenance and reproduction rights must be validated before commercial use. The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has obtained four new oil and gas exploration licences, strengthening its role in identifying and developing national energy resources. The licences cover Mnazi Bay North, West Songo Songo, Lindi–Mtwara and Eyasi–Wembere. The decision marks a further step in Tanzania's strategy to strengthen the national company's technical and operational capabilities. TPDC will be able to conduct exploration, analyse geological data and seek industrial partners for operations requiring substantial investment. Studies before potential drilling Envisaged programmes include geophysical studies, seismic campaigns and, depending on results, preparation for exploration drilling. Tanzania already has a gas industry used mainly for electricity generation and certain industrial applications. The government wants to increase available resources to meet growing domestic energy demand. The new licences could help identify resources add...