First Batch of Pipes for East African Crude Oil Pipeline Arrives
According to EACOP officials, the delivery was made by the China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd, the construction contractor for the project.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company (EACOP) has announced the arrival of the first batch of coated line pipes intended for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in Uganda.
This initial shipment will facilitate the installation of 21 kilometres of the total 296-kilometre stretch within the country.
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According to EACOP officials, the delivery was made by the China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd, the construction contractor for the project.
On-site at the Main Camp and Pipe Yard (MCPY) 4 in Kyotera District, the delivery consisted of nine trucks carrying insulated line pipes from the coating plant in Tanzania.
Once delivered, the pipes will undergo welding and burial along the designated right-of-way, forming a crucial part of the infrastructure necessary to transport Uganda’s crude oil.
This shipment marks a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the project, reflecting the steady progress being made.
To date, EACOP has received 700 kilometres of the total 1,443 kilometres of line pipe required for the pipeline's construction.
The insulated line pipes are set to be distributed to various designated storage sites along the extensive route, which will connect the Albertine oil fields in Uganda to the Tanga port in Tanzania.
The insulation applied to these pipes serves a vital function, maintaining the warmth of the transported crude oil while keeping the external environment cool, akin to a thermos flask.
With the arrival of this first batch, the pipelay contractor, CPP, is poised to commence the laying of the EACOP pipeline in Uganda.
The construction of the pipeline is being coordinated alongside the Tilenga and Kingfisher oil projects, which are also currently under development.
