- Capacity: 76 million litres
- Phase 1 Commissioned: 1999
- Phase 2 Commissioned: 2006
- Status: Operational
The Oilcom Terminal in Dar es Salaam is the flagship petroleum storage facility of Oilcom Tanzania Limited and the foundation for all subsequent group projects. Constructed in two phases, the terminal provides 76 million litres of storage capacity for PMS, AGO, Jet A-1, and IK. Strategically located near Dar es Salaam Port, it serves as a critical hub for both domestic fuel distribution and regional exports.
Designed, engineered, and built by ODECON, the facility underscores the company’s comprehensive EPC capabilities and technical excellence. This landmark project reinforces ODECON’s reputation as a regional leader in petroleum infrastructure development.
Key Features:
- Bunded foundations and high-capacity welded steel storage tanks with floating suction.
- Reinforced concrete truck gantries capable of loading up to nine trucks simultaneously.
- Product pumping and pipeline systems for high-throughput operations.
- Calibrated metering systems for accurate product custody transfer.
- NFPA-compliant firefighting system with hydrants, foam pourers, and roof cooling.
- Paved roads, stormwater management, and auxiliary facilities for safe operations.
Impact: ODECON’s expertise in engineering and project execution has made the facility a cornerstone of Tanzania’s fuel supply chain for over two decades, delivering operational resilience and supporting regional petroleum infrastructure growth.