Project Milestones

Unlocking East Africa’s Potential

Construction License for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd.

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company (EACOP) Ltd, on the 24th of January 2023, received a license for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. 

The construction license will enable the company to kickstart the development of the 1,443km, 24-inch diameter thermal-insulated and buried crude oil pipeline.

The License was granted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), following the application submitted on 1st July 2022, in compliance and accordance with Section 10 of the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission, and Midstream Storage) Act 2013, Regulation 59 of the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission, and Midstream Storage) Act 2016, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Special Provisions Act 2021 and found satisfactory.

2016

Announcement of the EACOP Route

Announcement of Route to Tanzania and commencement of Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies.

2016

Tanzania, Uganda

May 2017

Signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)

The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and The United Republic of Tanzania signed the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project. The signing of the IGA was a significant milestone that provided the foundation for the project as well as for other project agreements, including the Host Government Agreements, Shareholders’ Agreements and the Financing Agreements. This agreement marked the decision of the two countries to embark on developing the pipeline.

May 2017

Tanzania, Uganda

5 August 2017

Laying Foundation Stone -

The laying of the Foundation Stone at the end point of the EACOP Pipeline in Chongoleani Tanga Region

5 August 2017

Tanzania, Chongoleani Tanga Region

11 November 2017

Laying of the foundation stone

Laying of the foundation stone at the starting point of the Pipeline - Kabaale Hoima District

11 November 2017

Uganda, Kabaale Hoima District

9 November 2017

Laying of the cross border mark-ston

Laying of the cross border mark-stone in Ruzinga Village Mutukula, Kyotera District.

9 November 2017

Tanzania, Uganda

2016 - 2019

Geophysical and Geotechnical Studies

The Geophysical and Geo-Technical Surveys – Thorough and comprehensive site investigation for the design and construction.

2016 - 2019

Tanzania, Uganda

21 November 2019

ESIA - Tanzania

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) - Tanzania.

21 November 2019

Tanzania

30 November 2020

ESIA - Uganda

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) - Uganda.

30 November 2020

Uganda

11 April 2021

Signing HGA -Uganda

The Signing of the Host Government Agreements (HGAs).

11 April 2021

Uganda

20 May 2021

Signing HGA - Tanzania

The Signing of the Host Government Agreements (HGAs)

20 May 2021

Tanzania

4 November 2021

Singing the SHA

The Signing of the Share Holders Agreement (SHA). The Shareholders’ Agreement signed between the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Limited, National Pipeline Company (U) Limited (Government of Uganda Shareholder), Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (Government of Tanzania Shareholder), Total Holdings International B.V. (Total Shareholder), and CEPME Limited (CNOOC Shareholder), setting out the terms governing each shareholder's rights, responsibilities, and obligations in the development, financing, construction, operation, and management of the EACOP project.

4 November 2021

Tanzania, Uganda

1 February 2022

Final Investment Decision

Total Energies EP Uganda, CNOOC Uganda Limited, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) announced the Final Investment Decision on the Lake Albert Development. The journey to FID started in 2006 with the confirmation of commercial oil and gas resources in Uganda. The announcement of FID was a significant milestone for the project and marked the beginning of the detailed Engineering, Procurement and Construction phase by the Joint Venture Partners and therefore the Commitment to deliver first oil by 2026

1 February 2022

Tanzania, Uganda

1 February 2022

Establishment of EACOP

The Establishment of the East African Crude Oil Company (EACOP) Ltd.

1 February 2022

Tanzania, Uganda

24 January 2023

Award of construction license for Uganda.

Award of construction license for Uganda.

24 January 2023

Uganda

21 February 2023

Award of construction license for Tanzania.

Award of construction license for Tanzania.

21 February 2023

Tanzania

9 December 2023

First Pipeline Arrival

First Pipeline Arrival

9 December 2023

Tanzania

26 March 2024

The Inauguration of the Thermal Insulation Plant

The Inauguration of the Thermal Insulation Plant (TIS Plant).

26 March 2024

Tanzania

4 September 2024

First Pipe Weld.

First Pipe Weld.

4 September 2024

Tanzania

July 2025

500KMs of Pipe Welded.

500KMs of Pipe Welded.

July 2025

Tanzania, Uganda