LONDON, UK, May 15 -- The Director General of the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Engineer Charles Sangweni, has said key preparations for the auction of open natural gas exploration blocks have been completed, urging stakeholders to prepare to seize various opportunities in the strategic energy sector.

Engineer Sangweni made the remarks at Africa Energies Summit in London, United Kingdom, today (May 14, 2026), while presenting on investment opportunities in Tanzanias oil and natural gas sector during the Africa Energy Forum.

“What is currently pending is the approval of the Model Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA). Once the MPSA is approved, the process for auctioning the exploration blocks will begin immediately...