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A decade ago, Petrogas transitioned out of a manufacturer’s representation business model into a customer-centric enterprise. As a result, Petrogas is now well-established in the industry, with an accepted value-proposition and a loyal customer base.
As its Chairman, Chikawe is strategically repositioning Petrogas to become Tanzania’s leading local manufacturer and supplier of a vast array of Oil & Gas products, services, and engineered solutions. These include precision machined components and assemblies such as connectors, fasteners, sealants, fittings, hoses, regulators, washers, accessories, and vehicle conversion kits—all custom-designed to increase the utilization of natural gas in all its various forms particularly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).
Engineered to reduce imports thereby deepening and broadening Tanzania’s Local Content, the Petrogas industrial manufacturing output will serve Oil & Gas export markets throughout the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries.
Operating at the helm of Petrogas, Chikawe is changing the company’s market position, brand image, and target audience to better align with market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape–ultimately aiming to build enduring performance and relevance.
Chikawe is a former Member of Parliament, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Good Governance, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and Minister of Home Affairs. Before retiring, Chikawe served as Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania in Tokyo, Japan who was also accredited to the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
An active and highly experienced lawyer in private practice, Chikawe is currently serving as the Chairman of Tiper Tanzania Ltd, which is the largest oil storage facility in the country.
