H.E Veronica M. Nduva, CBS
Secretary General
East African Community

On behalf of the East African Community (EAC), I am greatly honored, to extend to you an invitation to the 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2025 (EAPCE’25) which will be held at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 5th to 7th March 2025.

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization of eight (8) Partner States: The Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania, with tremendous opportunities in the industry along the value chain.

The EAC is home to an estimated 302.2 million citizens, of which over 30% is urban population. With a land area of 5.4 million square kilometers and a combined Gross Domestic Product of US$312.9 billion, its realization bears great strategic and geopolitical significance and prospects for the renewed and reinvigorated EAC.

The work of the EAC is guided by its Treaty which established the Community. It was signed on 30 November, 1999 and entered into force on 7 July, 2000 following its ratification by the original three Partner States - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition  is a biennial event held since 2003.  EAPCE’25 will provide a unique forum for dialogue for all players in the petroleum industry regionally and internationally. Technical papers, paper posters and e-posters, and exhibitions aligned to the Conference theme are lined up to produce stimulating interactions among Conference delegates. Field excursions to selected sites of geological, ongoing project works and touristic importance in the region are being planned to give the delegates a rich experience.

The Conference theme is Unlocking Investment in Future Energy: The Role of Petroleum Resources in the Energy Mix for Sustainable Development in East Africa. EAPCE’25 is in line with the broad goal of EAC to achieve economic, social and political integration so as to create wealth in the region and enhance competitiveness through increased production, trade and investment.

The objective of the energy sector development for EAC Vision 2050 is to ensure sustainable, adequate, affordable, competitive, secure and reliable supply of energy to meet regional needs. By 2050, the region targets to transform the energy landscape to be characterized by, among others, access, financial and technical capacity, efficient distribution of petroleum products with sufficient strategic reserves in compliance with environmental requirements.

As the world struggles with an energy crisis, clean energy and diversification being one of the key strategies to reduce supply chain difficulties, there is need for developing targeted policy approaches to promote energy mix and integration. Nuclear power, Solar, Wind and other renewable energy sources have the potential to play a significant role in helping countries securely transition to cleaner energy systems. Important to note  is that over 90% of electrivity produced in the region is from clean sources.
The EAC Partner States will therefore showcase the potential for petroleum that exists in the region and report on ongoing activities in exploration, development and production. Further, the Partner States will share their respective policy, legal and regulatory frameworks as well as other initiatives aimed at continually improving the enabling and conducive environment for the industry.

EAPCE’25 will offer participants an opportunity to promote their products, activities, technological advancements and hold business-to-business meetings in addition to sampling East Africa's cultural and touristic diversity.

We extend a warm welcome  to all Petroleum Industry Stakeholders including International Oil/Energy Companies, whether longstanding partners and or those exploring opportunities within the East African Community, to join us at the East African Petroleum Conference 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Whether as sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, or potential investors and business partners, your presence will enrich the discourse and foster collaboration in this dynamic industry.

We eagerly anticipate your participation and the opportunity to forge valuable connections in this vibrant region.