Tanzania, May 17 -- Kagera. The Board of Directors of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), saying construction is progressing in line with expectations.

Speaking during a visit to the project in Missenyi District, Kagera Region, EWURA Board Vice Chairman Ngosi Mwihava said the board was satisfied with the pace of implementation and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The visit formed part of inspections aimed at assessing progress of the cross-border infrastructure project linking Uganda and Tanzania.

Mr Mwihava said EWURA, which issued the construction licence for the pipeline on the Tanzanian side, was monitoring c...