The East African Crude Oil Pipeline has reached 82 per cent overall completion as of April 2026, with construction advancing across pipeline sections, pump stations and export infrastructure in Tanzania and Uganda.
The update was disclosed by the project company in its latest construction report, according to TanzaniaInvest.
According to the report, the 1,443-kilometre pipeline, designed to transport crude oil from Uganda to Tanzania’s coast, is progressing toward its first oil target, with major engineering and logistics milestones already achieved.
“As we progress further into 2026, our focus remains firmly aligned toward safe, timely, and efficient project completion as we advance toward First Oil,” Managing Director, Guillaume Delout, said in the update.
Marine terminal, pipeline works advance
The report showed that construction activities have intensified across key segments of the project, including pipeline welding, trenching, pump station development and terminal infrastructure.
At the Chongoleani Marine Terminal in Tanga, Tanzania, the marine jetty has reached 88.1 per cent completion. Installation of precast elements and Marine Loading Arms (MLA) A, B and C has been completed, covering mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Project officials said preparations are ongoing to relocate the loading arms from the quay wall to the storage barge as part of final installation phases.
The company noted that progress recorded in the first quarter of 2026 reflects steady advancement across all construction fronts.
Pipe delivery completed in January
A key milestone was recorded on January 10, 2026, with the delivery of the final batch of line pipes in Uganda, marking the end of a major procurement and logistics phase.
The pipes were received at Main Camp and Pipe Yard 4, completing the supply of all materials required for the pipeline’s construction.
This development is expected to support faster installation across remaining sections of the pipeline corridor.
In February 2026, Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, visited the marine terminal and jetty facilities in Chongoleani, Tanga, to assess the level of work completed.
According to the project update, the prime minister commended the pace of construction and reaffirmed government support for the project.
The visit, the report noted, forms part of ongoing efforts by Tanzanian authorities to monitor strategic infrastructure projects.
Regional energy project
EACOP is a heated crude oil pipeline being developed to transport oil from the Tilenga and Kingfisher oil fields in Uganda to the Chongoleani Marine Terminal on Tanzania’s coast.
The project is a joint venture involving TotalEnergies, Uganda National Oil Company, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation and CNOOC.
Upon completion, the pipeline is expected to transport up to 246,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
According to the report, the project is positioned as a major infrastructure investment in East Africa, with expected benefits including transit revenues, job creation and expanded infrastructure along the pipeline route.
The project continues to advance as participating countries push to strengthen regional energy cooperation and boost oil export capacity.
