Construction workers on East African oil pipeline project in Tanga region, Tanzania

Tanzania Pipeline Creates 10,000 Jobs, Protects Wildlife

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A major East African oil pipeline is proving big infrastructure and environmental care can go hand in hand. The project connecting Uganda and Tanzania has created 10,000 jobs while prioritizing biodiversity protection along its route.

When government officials visited the East African Crude Oil Pipeline construction site in Tanga, Tanzania, they found something unexpected: a massive infrastructure project that's actually protecting the environment it passes through.

The EACOP project, which will transport crude oil from Hoima, Uganda to Tanzania's Port of Tanga, has become a model for balancing development with conservation. Ministry of Energy officials led by Benson Lukuta praised the project for its commitment to protecting biodiversity in every area along the pipeline corridor.

The numbers tell a powerful story about local impact. So far, 10,000 Tanzanians have landed direct jobs on the project. Another 170 citizens received specialized training to meet international standards for oil and gas construction, skills they'll carry forward throughout their careers.

Thomas De Mauleon, representing the EACOP company, emphasized that the benefits stretch beyond paychecks. The project is delivering economic, social, and professional opportunities to communities that need them most.

Tanzania Pipeline Creates 10,000 Jobs, Protects Wildlife

The Ripple Effect

This project shows how major infrastructure can lift up communities when done thoughtfully. Those 10,000 jobs mean 10,000 families with steady income. The 170 trained workers now have expertise that opens doors across the energy sector.

The focus on environmental protection sets a precedent for future projects across East Africa. When companies prove they can build major pipelines while safeguarding wildlife habitats and ecosystems, it creates a blueprint others can follow.

Local communities along the route are seeing improvements in their livelihoods while watching their natural surroundings stay protected. It's the kind of balanced development that seemed impossible just years ago.

One of East Africa's largest infrastructure projects is proving that progress doesn't have to come at nature's expense.

Based on reporting by AllAfrica - Environment

This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.

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