The project involves the construction of a new 1,710 km refined petroleum products pipeline from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to Ndola, Zambia, with outlets at Morogoro, Makambako, Mbeya and Songwe in Tanzania, and at Mpika and Serenje in Zambia. The project is being delivered as a public-private partnership led by the Ministry of Energy and has reached the procurement stage following completion of the feasibility study, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and government investment decision (GID).
Project overview
Investment opportunity
The US$2 billion Dar es Salaam-Ndola Petroleum Products Pipeline Project presents an opportunity for investors to participate in the development of a 1,710 km cross-border energy infrastructure asset connecting Tanzania and Zambia. The project will strengthen regional fuel security, improve the efficiency of petroleum product transportation and reduce reliance on road-based fuel logistics. With strategic outlets along the corridor and growing demand for petroleum products in both countries, the pipeline offers long-term revenue potential through transportation and storage services. Having completed the feasibility study, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and government investment decision (GID), the project has reached the procurement stage and seeks investment and technical partners to support implementation under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
Investment types sought
Project status
Development stage
Bankable / investment ready
Current status / progress to date
Brownfield project with feasibility study, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and government investment decision (GID) completed. The project has reached the procurement stage and is seeking investors and implementation partners under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
Additional project information
- Lead agency
- Ministry of Energy
Expected impact
1500
Jobs created / supported
Economic & development benefits
- Enhances regional trade and logistics efficiency by reducing fuel transport costs and congestion along major transport corridors
- Supports industrial and economic growth in the country by ensuring more efficient and reliable fuel delivery to businesses and key economic sectors
Climate & resilience benefits
- Improves fuel supply resilience through a reliable and efficient cross-border petroleum transport network
- Reduces road congestion and associated environmental impacts by shifting bulk fuel transportation from road to pipeline
- Enhances energy security through diversified and dependable fuel supply infrastructure across the region
Contact
Contact team
For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.