The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 60% completion, marking a significant milestone for the ambitious project set to become the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline.

Stretching 1,443 kilometres from Hoima in Uganda to the port of Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania, the pipeline is a flagship infrastructure development for both countries.

The latest progress was revealed on 2 June 2025 during an official inspection by the Board of Directors of Tanzania’s Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura). The board visited key construction sites in the Tanga Region.

Ngosi Mwihava, Chair of Ewura’s Energy Committee, spoke on behalf of the board chairperson, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work.

“We are impressed by the progress made so far,” he said. “Ewura’s role extends beyond technical oversight—we are also committed to ensuring Tanzanians benefit through job creation, skills development, and economic opportunities.”

The pipeline has already had a notable impact at the community level. According to Geoffrey Mponda, EACOP’s Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, more than 6,000 jobs have been created, with around 70% of the workforce drawn from local communities along the pipeline route.

The EACOP project, backed by a consortium of international and national oil companies, is expected to boost regional energy infrastructure and open new export channels for Ugandan crude oil via the Tanzanian coast.