11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition: Dar es Salaam, 5–7 March 2025

The 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE’25) will take place from March 5 to March 7, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The conference, organized by the East African Community (EAC), will bring together key industry players, policymakers, investors, and stakeholders to discuss the role of petroleum resources in the region’s energy mix.

Unlocking Investment in Future Energy

Under the theme “Unlocking Investment in Future Energy: The Role of Petroleum Resources in the Energy Mix for Sustainable Development in East Africa,” the event aims to promote investment in the oil and gas sector by showcasing opportunities across the EAC Partner States—Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The conference will highlight ongoing exploration and production activities, policy and regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development, revenue management, and the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Conference Focus Areas

EAPCE’25 will feature a series of technical presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitions addressing critical topics in the oil and gas industry, including:

1. Exploration and Development:
   • Legal, fiscal, and regulatory regimes
   • East African Rift and Coastal Basins
   • Offshore exploration opportunities
   • Field development and reservoir management
2. Mid & Downstream Opportunities:
   • Crude oil and refined petroleum product pipelines
   • Refining options and natural gas processing
   • LPG infrastructure development
   • Value addition and virtual pipeline development
3. Resource Revenue Management:
   • Petroleum revenue governance
   • Impact of global oil prices on East Africa
   • Cost monitoring and transfer pricing
4. Energy Mix and Just Energy Transition:
   • Clean cooking solutions
   • Energy integration and security
   • Technological advancements in petroleum
   • Role of petroleum in a diversified energy strategy
5. Investment and Capacity Building:
   • Financing petroleum projects
   • Farm-in partnerships and multiclient studies
   • Local content development
6. Cross-Cutting Issues:
   • Environmental, health, and safety management
   • Governance and stakeholder expectations
   • Decommissioning strategies
   • Geopolitical influences on oil pricing

Key Features of EAPCE’25

The conference will provide a platform for networking, policy discussions, and business development, allowing stakeholders to interact with senior government officials and decision-makers. Additionally, an exhibition will showcase the latest innovations, technologies, and services in the oil and gas sector.

A unique aspect of EAPCE’25 will be field excursions to selected sites across East Africa, allowing delegates to explore the region’s geological potential and experience its rich tourism attractions.

Hon. Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Energy of the United Republic of Tanzania, emphasized the significance of the event, noting that attending the conference will provide an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in the East African petroleum industry. He also highlighted the natural beauty and attractions of Tanzania, including the Zanzibar Isles, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and various national parks such as Ruaha, Tarangire, and Mikumi.

“Attending the Conference will offer an opportunity to interact with key stakeholders in the petroleum industry in the East African region; while having a treat of the endowed nature of Tanzania including the beautiful Isles of Zanzibar; the Ngorongoro Crater; the Serengeti, Ruaha, Tarangire, Mikumi, Gombe, Saadani, Burigi–Chato, Mkomazi, Arusha, Udzungwa and Mahale National Parks; the attractive relief features like Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Uluguru and Usambara Mountains; the rift valley, and the Serengeti plains.”

Participation and Registration

EAPCE’25 is expected to attract government officials, energy regulators, industry executives, investors, and researchers from across the globe. Interested participants can register through the official EAC website.

For more information on the conference agenda and exhibition opportunities, visit: https://www.eapce25.eac.int/index.php