Dar es Salaam, Feb. 21 -- TANZANIA: EAST Africas oil and gas industry is at a turning point. As the region intensifies exploration and production, a critical question emerges-how can these resources translate into sustainable economic growth, industrial development, and broad-based benefits for local communities?

Here, the East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE25) aims to answer this question by emphasizing local content development, responsible resource management, and the delicate balance between petroleum development and environmental sustainability.

Building local capacity, workforce development

For East Africa to maximize its energy wealth, it must ensure that local businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs are fully...