Dar es Salaam, March 12 -- TPDC Director General Mussa Mohamed Makame on Wednesday outlined the countrys natural gas production sustainability plan while briefing reporters in Dodoma on various initiatives being implemented in the energy sector.

He said TPDC is currently overseeing the drilling of three new natural gas wells at Mnazi Bay in Mtwara Region.

According to him, the 235bn/- project involves drilling three natural gas wells within the block, of which two wells (MB-5 and MS-2) aim to increase gas production, while one well (Kasa-1) is expected to open a new field.

He added that preparations for the project began in 2024, and drilling of the first well (MB-5) officially started on February 6, 2026.

“Currently, drilling p...