Dar es Salaam, Jan. 6 -- DAR ES SALAAM: The construction of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is now at 80 percent of its completion, a senior government official announced on Monday.

The station is expected to begin operations by the end of January 2025, marking a major milestone in improving access to clean and efficient energy in Tanzania.

Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Dr. James Mataragio, revealed his during a site inspection on Monday.

He noted that the project, initially scheduled for completion in December 2024, faced delays due to logistical challenges caused by the late arrival of equipment from China.

“The machinery has already been install...