SONGAS LIMITED
since its operations began in 2004 . Songas uses reliable infrastructure which means that there is no need to constantly update its technology .
“ The company has not changed a lot since we went operational in 2004 ,” says Whittaker . “ Prior to that there was a lot of time and effort involved in developing the gas process and the building of the pipeline , upgrading the old plant by converting it to gas , and adding new units . Since then the plant has been running in a stable operation .”
While stability is something to aspire to , it can never be quite enough when a business can do so much more and with its excellent service in a nation with low rates of electricity consumption . So how can Songas keep doing what it ’ s doing , but do more of it ?
The challenges for Songas are external , and things which will take time to change . Both TANESCO and the Tanzanian government are dealing with struggles which affect Songas , but Whittaker is hopeful .
“ The government is hoping to organise a financial package with the World Bank which will alleviate TANESCO ’ s financial issues , making it financially viable going forward ,” he says . “ We ’ re anxious to see the outcome because it ’ s important not just for companies like Songas , but the whole financial electricity sector generally .”
Songas is developing a plan to upgrade two of
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