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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a $5 billion, 1,443-kilometer electrically heated underground pipeline designed to transport crude oil from Hoima, Uganda to the Port of Tanga, Tanzania for global export.
Status Update: How Far Is It?
- Overall Progress:Construction surpassed 80% completion, with pipe deliveries 100% finished.
- Pipelines & Welding:Over 1,100 km of pipes have been welded and insulated.
- Pumping Stations:Above-ground pump stations across Uganda and Tanzania are over 60% complete.
- Tanga Marine Terminal:The coastal export jetty in Tanzania is over 88% complete.
- Land Compensation:Affected community compensations stand at 98% completion.
Timeline to Completion
- July 2026:Target date for technical commissioning and test runs (“First Oil” from Tilenga/Kingfisher wells).
- October 2026:Scheduled date for the first official crude oil shipment from Tanga Marine Terminal to global markets.
How East Africans Will Benefit
- 10,000+ Direct Jobs: Over 85% of workers on the project are local Ugandans and Tanzanians.
- Local Business Boost: Billions of dollars spent on local suppliers for logistics, transport, catering, and security.
- Massive Government Revenue:Taxes and transit tariffs ($12.77 per barrel) will directly fund national budgets, roads, and schools.
- Upgraded Infrastructure:New roads, power transmission lines, and high-speed fiber-optic connectivity built along the pipeline corridor.
- Skills Transfer: Specialized training for local engineers in advanced automatic welding and energy technologies.
This video provides a visual breakdown of EACOP’s progress toward its 2026 completion targets and export logistics.