About
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania issued a Notice on Assignment of Ministerial Functions (Instrument) No. 144 of 22nd April 2016 and its amendment on 7th October 2017.

In that Instrument, the President has created a Ministry of Energy which is mandated to formulate and monitor implementation of Policies on Energy, Oil and Gas.

The Ministry is also responsible for Energy and Petroleum Resource Management; Value addition in Petroleum; Oil and Gas Infrastructure Development; Bulk Procurement of Oil; Urban and Rural Electricity Programmes; Local Content in Energy and Petroleum; Renewable and Non Renewable Sources of Energy; Performance Improvement and Development of Human Resources; Extra-Ministerial Departments, Parastatal Organisations, Agencies, Programmes and Projects under this ministry.

Vision

A vibrant Ministry that contributes significantly to energy sector development, economic growth and improved life quality of Tanzanians.

Mission

To provide reliable, affordable, safe, efficient and environment friendly modern energy services to all while ensuring effective participation of Tanzanians in the Energy Sector.