DAR ES SALAAM, May 28 -- The Director General of the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Engineer Charles Sangweni, has said that technological advancement plays a significant role in the development and efficiency of the petroleum industry.

Engineer Sangweni made these remarks on May 27, 2025, while officiating the Africa Technology Conference in Dar es Salaam.

The conference, organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers Tanzania in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers Africa Region, brought together around 200 participants from within and outside the country. The aim was to discuss the development of the petroleum sector and exchange experiences in various areas.

Among the topics discussed were modern ...