EJ’s Solutions: End-to-End Supply Chain Partner Powering Maurel & Prom’s Mnazi Bay Drilling Campaign

After years of anticipation, Maurel & Prom’s $80M Mnazi Bay drilling campaign is finally in motion. EJ’s Solutions is at the centre, delivering strategic supply chain solutions that accelerate timelines, reduce cost exposure, mitigate risk, and ensure full compliance. Our reliable, efficient execution is critical to unlocking Tanzania’s gas potential.

Delivery of Equippment at Bahari Base, Mtwara

Client: Maurel and Prom Location: 

Singapore to Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania, with final delivery to Bahari Base, Mtwara (Mnazi Bay Field)

Project Overview:

EJ’s Solutions played a pivotal logistics role in Maurel & Prom’s $80 million drilling campaign at the Mnazi Bay gas field, providing end-to-end supply chain services for critical oil & gas equipment used in the drilling of wells MS-2/MB-5, and Kasa. The project involved the transport and handling of wellhead equipment and other core components in oil & gas well operations originating from Singapore and destined for Maurel & Prom’s Bahari Base in Mtwara.

Highlights:

Tax & Duty Exemptions: Successfully secured all applicable tax and duty waivers, optimizing project costs while maintaining strict regulatory adherence.

Customs & Permitting: Navigated complex import procedures with full customs clearance and acquisition of necessary permits for specialized oilfield equipment.

Domestic Transport: Executed the inland movement of heavy and delicate cargo over from Dar es Salaam to Mtwara’s Bahari Base, coordinating logistics to minimize delays.

Handling & Lifting: Utilized specialized lifting gear and trained operators to safely offload and position equipment at the project site.

Safety Compliance: Maintained rigorous safety protocols and full PPE usage throughout all phases, aligned with client and industry standards. Conclusion:

EJ’s Solutions demonstrated logistics expertise and regulatory fluency in delivering high-stakes equipment for Maurel & Prom’s Mnazi Bay expansion. By handling everything from customs exemptions to on-site delivery and lifting, we enabled the safe and efficient mobilization of essential infrastructure for one of Tanzania’s most strategic energy projects. Our ability to manage complex, cross-border oil & gas logistics reinforces EJ’s Solutions as a trusted partner for international energy operators navigating East Africa’s fast-evolving energy landscape.

Helium One secures mining licence for Rukwa project

Helium One secures first ever mining license in Tanzania

HELIUM One Global, Tanzania’s leading helium exploration company, has received an offer letter from the Mining Commission (MC) of Tanzania for the grant of a mining license for its southern Rukwa Helium Project.

The company also holds a 50 per cent working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA.

Helium One CEO, Lorna Blaisse, said through a statement yesterday that the license issuance “is a historic moment for both the company and Tanzania”, marking the first-ever Mining License granted for helium in the country and on such a significant scale.

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“We are grateful to the Ministry of Minerals and the Mining Commission for their trust in our vision to pioneer this vital sector. I also extend my thanks to our dedicated team and shareholders for their unwavering support,” the CEO said.

The offer letter, according to information, grants a mining license covering approximately 480 square kilometres, encompassing the entire southern Rukwa Helium Project located in the Momba and Sumbawanga Districts of the southern Rukwa Basin.

This follows the approval by the Ministry of Minerals, which has permitted the MC to issue a larger-than-standard ML to support the project’s full development.

However, the mining license offer and terms are currently under review by Helium One.

The ML offer follows the Itumbula West-1 discovery in 2023 and the submission of a feasibility study last September, which highlighted the vast helium potential of the region.

Expert Supply Chain Solutions for TDGC Geothermal Project

Client: Chayil Oilfield

Location: China, India, and Egypt to Dar es Salaam, then to Mbeya, Tanzania.

EJ’s Solutions demonstrated its expertise in supply chain excellence by managing the complex logistics of importing and transporting critical drilling equipment and consumables worth over TZS 3 billion for the TDGC Geothermal Project in Mbeya. This high-value, time-sensitive project required seamless coordination across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with international and local regulations while maintaining efficiency and safety.

Highlights:

• Sea Freight Management: Successfully handled the importation of oil & gas equipment and chemicals from China, India, and Egypt to Dar es Salaam, ensuring smooth shipping operations and customs clearance.

• Customs & Regulatory Compliance: Managed all customs documentation, import duties, and permit acquisitions, including chemical permits to comply with Tanzanian regulations.

• Domestic Transportation: Coordinated the secure transportation of 12 containers from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya, overcoming logistical challenges associated with long-distance haulage.

• Lifting & Handling: Executed safe and efficient lifting operations using specialized equipment and trained personnel, ensuring the integrity of all cargo.

• Safety & Compliance: Adhered to strict safety protocols, including full PPE usage as per client requirements, to ensure safe handling of both equipment and hazardous materials. This project showcased EJ’s Solutions' ability to provide end-to-end logistics management, from international sea freight to last-mile delivery in Mbeya. Our expertise in customs clearance and regulatory compliance ensured a seamless import process, while our capability in handling heavy cargo and hazardous materials reinforced our position as a trusted logistics partner for the oil & gas sector.