The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will be the World’s longest electrically heated crude oil pipeline, starting in Uganda’s Albertine Graben and terminating at Tanga in TanzaniaThe construction of East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will soon take shape going by Tanzania’s allocation of a budget to fast track deliberations on four key areas and compensations for the implementation of the project. Upon completion, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will be the World’s longest electrically heated crude oil pipeline. Due to the viscous and waxy nature of the crude oil, the pipeline will be heated all through to the final destination. The crude oil will be stored in the terminal before being shipped out by vessels which will be loaded at a sheltered deep-water site. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline will create exploration opportunities for the East African region with potential investments.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 20, 2020 15:45 UTC