Tanzania lures global firms to invest in its energy sector to accelerate sectoral growth
NEW DELHI: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has announced the availability of various investment opportunities in Tanzania’s energy sector, inviting international companies and investors to take advantage of these prospects to accelerate sectoral growth.
Speaking during a special India–Africa Partnership session held alongside the Bharat Electricity 2026 conference in India, Mramba stated that Tanzania offers a favorable investment climate and is positioning itself as a key investment destination in Africa’s energy sector.
He noted that the opportunities span multiple areas, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as investments in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower. He also emphasized that clean cooking energy remains a government priority, given its role in improving livelihoods and environmental sustainability.
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Mramba explained that Tanzania is expanding its electricity sector to meet rising demand driven by industrial growth and increased electricity consumption in both urban and rural areas. He highlighted that the country’s current generation capacity stands at approximately 4,500 megawatts and is projected to reach 8,000 megawatts by 2030.
He further noted that under the National Energy Compact, the government aims to expand electricity access, scale up renewable energy adoption, and achieve 75 percent usage of clean cooking energy by 2030—an initiative expected to unlock additional high-value investment opportunities.
Mramba underscored that Tanzania is ready to collaborate with international stakeholders in implementing strategic projects through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), assuring investors of a supportive regulatory environment, stable policies, and strong government commitment to energy sector development.
