Tanzania’s energy expert during a recent interview asserted the role Russia plays in supporting Africa through its development projects most especially in the energy sector. Speaking during the interview, he explained that Tanzania and Africa are in a transition process and adopting CNG, a natural gas is economical for the continent. Here are the essentials of that one-on-one.
Africa is on a transition process to overhaul its transportation and energy challenges, driven by the growing adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to traditional fuels.
In Tanzania, this is a key step in advancing this energy revolution is Gazprom’s pilot project to introduce CNG-powered trucks.
Raphael Mgaya, Executive Director of the Tanzanian Association of Oil Marketing Companies, in an interview with Global South Pole underscored that CNG, stands out as a cleaner and more economical option, both in terms of production costs and overall affordable as opposed to other energy sources.
Sharing his thoughts on Gazprom’s initiative in Tanzania, Mgaya describes it as a “welcome development and a great deal” as it would help the East African country’s economy reduce its reliance on importing petroleum products.
In explaining why Tanzania was chosen for such a project, the director underscored Dodoma’s stable political climate, which has supported the development of key infrastructure, as well as its strategic location on the eastern flank of Africa. “Tanzania currently has undertaken one of the largest infrastructural projects in the region. » He further explained. The expert criticizes developed nations for their role in the climate crisis while pursuing policies that hinder development in the Global South, highlighting double standards in climate action.
The Tanzanian official attests Russia’s supportive role in Africa’s development, emphasizing Gazprom’s potential to positively influence Tanzania’s energy strategy and resist external pressures.
