Dar es Salaam. Oryx Energies Tanzania has commended the government’s supportive investment climate, saying it has enabled the company to expand its operations beyond Dar es Salaam to other regions.
The company made the remarks on Monday, June 15, 2026, during the opening of a new fuel station in the Wazo area, Dar es Salaam, as part of its strategy to bring fuel and gas services closer to customers.
Speaking during the event, Oryx Energies Tanzania Managing Director, Mr Iman Mtafya, said the improved investment environment in the oil and gas sector had facilitated the expansion of energy services.
“The environment created by the government through the Ministry of Energy gives investors strong support to expand services closer to citizens. In the energy sector, we are seeing how the Minister for Energy continues to encourage investment,” he said.
He said the company had built a strong network of fuel stations and gas distribution channels, and remained committed to supporting government efforts to promote energy access.
“The launch of this station is part of our strategy to bring services closer to customers,” he said.
“We are continuing to invest in different areas. We have started here in Wazo, and soon we will open another station in Dodoma, about 40 kilometres from the city. The goal is to ensure we reach customers wherever they are, including rural areas,” he added.
Mr Mtafya stressed that the company prioritises safety, noting that the Wazo station was constructed using advanced technology.
He also said Oryx places strong emphasis on product quality and operates its own laboratory for fuel testing to ensure compliance with required standards.
CDT Oil and CDT Energies Managing Director, Mr Boniface Nasibu, who oversees fuel, lubricants, and gas operations at the station, said the company identified the area as suitable for investment due to its strategic location.
“The station is close to Madale, where there are military farms, the Wazo cement factory, and surrounding residents. We are satisfied this is the right location to ensure people have access to fuel and cooking gas services,” he said.
He assured customers of quality services and thanked Oryx for facilitating the investment.
Speaking on behalf of Wazo residents, Sheikh Amani Hamis said the opening of the station had improved access to fuel and gas services and created employment opportunities for local youth.
He also commended the government for creating an enabling environment for investors, saying it had enabled citizens to benefit from such investments.
