Natural Gas Infrastructure

Technical Regulation

Before the establishment of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), the regulation of infrastructure and services, including standards for service quality, pipeline gas specifications, and construction and installation engineering specifications, was primarily conducted through negotiations between the Government of Tanzania and individual licensees.

Currently, EWURA is responsible for technical regulation pertaining to regulated infrastructure and services, as well as Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) matters.

In most cases, the utilized engineering specifications are based on a series of American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards, International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standards, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards, including the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards, such as CSA Z662-07

 

Safety Regulation

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters  are governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2003, overseen by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA). Normally health and safety are monitored by EWURA by applying the best industry practices. Technical regulation focuses on maximum safety

The main legislation governing OHS practices in Tanzania during construction and operations are:

1. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2003,
2. The Contractors Registration Act, 1997,
3. The Workers’ Compensation Regulations, 2016 and
4. Fire and Rescue Force Regulations, 2007.

EWURA protect and preserve the environment by ensuring that all applicants perform the necessary studies to make an informed decision on the project. The Authority also participates in evaluation of   Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).