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We are committed to fostering positive relationships with local communities and our involvement extends beyond general business strategy.

By actively addressing concerns, promoting occupational health and safety and embracing diversity and inclusion, we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive future for all in the near & long term.

We support national and local manufacturing and business through investment, procurement and support for community contractors, promoting local economic resilience.

Local Content

ARA Petroleum Tanzania Local Content Plan is fully geared towards the following objectives:

To promote

the maximization of value-addition and job creation through the use of local expertise, goods and services, businesses and financing in the petroleum industry value chain and their retention in the country.

To develop

local capacities in the petroleum industry value chain through education, skills transfer and expertise development, transfer of technology and know-how and active research, development and innovation programs.

To achieve

the minimum local employment level and the amount of money spent in the country for the provision of goods and services in the petroleum industry value chain as specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

To increase

the capability and international competitiveness of domestic businesses.

To create

petroleum and related supportive industries that will sustain economic development.

APT will implement the following basic principles to achieve these objectives:

  • Employment opportunities and capacity building for the local citizens.
  • Deploying local goods and services where applicable.
  • Support and foster development of Small and Medium Size Enterprises to increase the supply of local goods and services.
  • Obtain insurance and financing through local means. 
  • Develop Engineering capacity in the country through transfer of technology and know-how.
  • Give back to the local community we rely on through CSR activities.