Tanzania License Round
Tanzania Mainland, through the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), will launch a 5th license round during 2025.
All information relating to the licensing round will be available via this website
The 2025 Tanzanian Licensing Round invites international and local energy companies to explore newly designated onshore and offshore blocks. Opportunities span frontier basins and proven reserves, supported by updated regulatory frameworks aimed at encouraging responsible development.
Submissions must outline technical and financial capabilities, along with proposed work programs and awards will follow a thorough evaluation. Full guidelines, including data packages and deadlines, will be available via this web page, including clear insights for prospective investors interested in Tanzania’s exploration potential.
Process and Timeline
Key dates and milestones for Tanzania's 5th Licensing Round.
EAPCE 2025
11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Check back for licensing round updates
PURA hopes to be able to make a pre-announcement soon regarding the 5th Offshore Licensing Round
Further dates to be confirmed
Licensing round dates to be confirmed
Offshore Tanzania: Explore the Potential
Tanzania boasts strong play diversity, proven through exploration success across much of the stratigraphy, from Early Cretaceous to Miocene reservoirs. Major gas discoveries have been made offshore Tanzania, creating a foundation for future exploration. The combination of prolific marine source rocks and significant reservoirs offers new opportunities in multiple basins.
Exploration data packages highlight prospective leads, structural complexities and reservoir properties, while a supportive regulatory framework and established infrastructure add further appeal. Companies considering offshore ventures can expect strong potential for long-term resource development, anchored by Tanzania’s commitment to responsible energy growth.
Data Availability
Tanzania's Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), together with TGS, can provide comprehensive high-quality subsurface data. This data includes 2D and 3D seismic covering an area of over 132,000 square kilometers. TGS offers offers extensive subsurface insight to support your bidding strategy and assess hydrocarbon potential.
- 53,129 km 2D Seismic
- 27, 360 sq km 3D Seismic
- 6 Wells In Open Acreage
- 5,800 km 2D Seismic
- 24, 027 km Full Sensor Gradiometry Data
- 27, 692 km Airborne Gravity Gradiometry Data
Book a data viewing at the East Africa Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE)
Documentation and Registration of Interest
Support documentation and the ability to register interest to the licensing round will be available soon - Please check back
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