East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Uganda and Tanzania
Source: AInvest
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a $10 billion, 1,443-kilometer pipeline connecting Uganda's Albertine Graben to Tanzania's Tanga Port. It is designed to transport 246,000 barrels of crude oil daily, enabling landlocked Uganda to export oil via Tanzania, bypassing Kenya. The project aims to transform Uganda into a regional energy hub and boost economic growth in both Uganda and Tanza
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Oil and Gas
- Location
- Uganda
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AInvest
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a $10 billion, 1,443-kilometer pipeline connecting Uganda's Albertine Graben to Tanzania's Tanga Port. It is designed to transport 246,000 barrels of crude oil daily, enabling landlocked Uganda to export oil via Tanzania, bypassing Kenya. The project aims to transform Uganda into a regional energy hub and boost economic growth in both Uganda and Tanzania. As of July 2025, the pipeline is 60% complete with $3.6 billion invested, and "first oil" is projected by mid-2026. The project faces environmental risks, land disputes, and political challenges. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Uganda |
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Source | AInvest |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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