Kurasini LPG Plant, Tanzania

Expanding LPG storage to ensure a reliable supply across Tanzania.

Client

Oryx Gas Tanzania

Project date

2010-2012

Oryx Gas Tanzania has been promoting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in sub-Saharan Africa for more than 20 years as a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally friendly alternative to firewood and charcoal.

The opportunity

Recent government initiatives to reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions have driven greater awareness and adoption of LPG. To meet growing demand, Oryx Gas needed to expand its operations in Dar es Salaam by increasing LPG storage capacity at the Kurasini filling plant. The expansion would also reduce reliance on tank ship delivery schedules and allow uninterrupted supply during inspections of other critical storage vessels.

What we did

Zutari was commissioned to conduct a feasibility study that included preparing drawings and structural calculations to support Oryx Gas’s building permit application. Following approval, Zutari delivered the full design for the expansion, which included three 315 m³ mounded bullets. Our scope covered civil and structural, mechanical, process, and electrical control design. Mounded vessels were selected due to their reduced separation distance requirements compared to traditional above-ground tanks, maximising storage capacity within the site constraints. Specifications for plant construction were also provided.
Three 315 m³ mounded LPG vessels were installed to increase storage capacity and ensure a reliable gas supply.

The outcome

The expanded Kurasini LPG Plant enabled Oryx Gas Tanzania to maintain a consistent supply to its customers, reduce dependency on tank ship delivery schedules, and support government efforts to provide cleaner energy alternatives.

Zutari’s comprehensive design and planning ensured the Kurasini LPG Plant could meet rising demand safely and efficiently, reinforcing Oryx Gas’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

By expanding our storage capacity, we can deliver LPG reliably while supporting Tanzania’s shift towards cleaner energy.

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