The mission of the company aims for competitive prices coupled with efficient deliveries and excellent service to satisfy all our customers' needs, whereas, the vision of the company is to be the leading player in the gas industry, earning a golden reputation for service, quality, and reliability.
The company registered in 2021, as a subsidiary of Simba Group of Companies with the aim of harvesting carbon dioxide, received the exploration findings from the University of Dar es Salaam, School of Mines and Geosciences (UDSM – SoMG).
Simba gas are on the process of obtaining regulatory approvals, and soon after the actual harvesting work begins. This will come to the scene as the company gets assurance for availability of commercially-viable carbon dioxide content at Suma ward at Rungwe District in Mbeya Region, after a two-month exploration exercise that was conducted by the experts from the University of Dar es Salaam, School of Mines and Geosciences (UDSM – SoMG).
The sectors that will be served with Simba Gas are; Welding and Metal Fabrication, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Electronics & Electrical, Marine, Construction, Restaurants, Breweries, Air line catering, shipping to mention but a few.
Speaking during the event to receive the exploration report held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, the Simba Group of Companies Executive Director, Mr. David Ndelwa said the carbon dioxide market was growing at a terrific rate locally and internationally.
“Presently, the demand for carbon dioxide in the local market stands at 1,060 tonnes per week. We have a deficit of 360 tonnes per week. Similarly, the potential export market for carbon dioxide currently stands at 2,000 tonnes where the deficit is 1,460 tonnes.”
He further went on to say that “It is estimated that to-date, the global carbon dioxide market is worth $10.36 billion, and Simba Gas is well prepared and will invest massively to ensure that the country gets enough of this resource to meet the internal and external markets,”
Simba Gas, target market includes Zambia, (where it has its operation in the manufacturing and oil industries), Zimbabwe, Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, South Sudan, Rwanda and Namibia to mention a few.
“By exporting our gas, we bring foreign currency into the country, create more than 150 jobs directly and 300 more on casual basis,” Mr. Ndelwa added, noting that the company would specifically be manufacturing carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, dry ice and carbon dioxide blast cleaning in addition to other things.
“Exploration studies must be done often to allow our local resources to meet the global demand and I acknowledge the good work done by University of Dar es Salaam, School of Mines and Geosciences (UDSM – SoMG)..” Mr. Ndelwa urged the Government of Tanzania to improve the business environment especially in the energy and manufacturing sector, this will attract more investors as it is one of the giant’s interests ventured around the world.
Gracing the event, the Mbeya Regional Commissioner Honourable Juma Homera said the government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is working hard to revamp the business environment to attract investors in energy and manufacturing sectors.
He congratulated Simba Gas for taking the initiative and having the courage to come and invest in Mbeya Region noting that by doing so, Simba Gas is taking the lead to support the Govervment’s goal of boosting the investment sector and helping the country to earn foreign currency.
“When this project officially kicks off, it will create jobs, raise local government’s revenues and help communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives,” he said, noting that the government will continue supporting such ventures.
The head of School of Mines and Geosciences from University of Dar es Salaam Dr. Elisante Mshiu said he thanked Simba Gas Company for trusting the local experts who are commited to bringing about liberation and major reforms to conduct strategic research and ensure the nation benefits from its resources.
