5 ADVANTAGES NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION IN TANZANIA

  In Tanzania natural gas deposits have been discovered at Songosongo in kilwa in 1975 but there has been a delay in realizing full exploitation of gas due to the following reasons;

1) There is low technology among the Tanzanians that can be used in exploiting natural gas at Songosongo island along the coast of the Indian ocean.

2) Low capital to be invested since Tanzania is one of the poor countries.

3) Poor transport [infrastructure] that can facilitate exploitation of natural gas.

4) The use of other available sources of energy like HEP and forest has delayed full extraction of natural gas from Songosongo.

Natural gas is a flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground (often in association with petroleum) and used as fuel.

Tanzania has recently managed to exploit natural gas at Songo Songo in Kilwa district within the Lindi region. The gas is processed at Songo Songo and then transported via pipeline to various destination

The following are advantages of natural gas production in Tanzania

  • Natural gas production is the source of employment to Tanzanians. This enable them to earn income and improve their living standard.

  • By creating employment opportunities, this industry will reduce the problem of migration of the youth to Dar es salaam and other urban areas

  • Apart from the usual domestic and commercial heating, natural gas has been put to use in production of low cost electricity. This means that Tanzanians can access cheap electricity

  • The improved supply of natural gas and electricity will provide power to run machinery and therefore promote the development of industries. This will in turn promote the economy of the country

  • The production of natural gas will generate revenue to the government through taxes. This revenue will be used to improve infrastructure in Songo Songo area and rest of the country.

  • It will lead to the reduction of over dependence on gas from outside.

  • It can stimulate exploitation of other resources like petroleum which is expected to be present at Songosongo.

  • The standard of living among the people will raise due to the provision of efficient sources of energy.

  • It contributes to the promotion of environmental conservation since natural gas is clean and environmentally friendly.

  • It will stimulate the development of some iron and steel industries by using the available iron deposits in Tanzania as well as scope iron materials.


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