Affordable Fertiliser Production from Local Natural Gas

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• He said natural gas currently contributes about 63 per cent of the country’s electricity generation, while more than 55 industries in Dar es Salaam, Coast, Lindi and Mtwara regions use the resource in processing.
• Among the projects coming up is fertiliser production using natural gas produced locally.
• DODOMA: TANZANIA is moving to transform its natural gas resources into higher-value products, including fertiliser and petrochemicals, while preparing major investments such as the multibillion-dollar Liquefied Natural.
• The move is aimed at increasing the contribution of natural gas to the economy, creating investment opportunities, supporting industrialisation and ensuring more Tanzanians benefit from the country’s petroleum resources.
• We believe this will make fertiliser more affordable and improve its availability to farmers,” Mr Sangweni said.