Tanzania's Multibillion-Dollar LNG Project to Expand Natural Gas Market
Habari mpya za nishati Tanzania · maelezo ya Tanzania's Multibillion-Dollar LNG Project to Expand Na… · imesasishwa 8 Aug 2026 · habari za nishati · umeme
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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.
- 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.
- Mr Sangweni said Tanzania was also preparing for major projects that would expand markets for its natural gas, particularly the LNG project planned for Lindi, which will process natural gas for export to international.
- He said the project would provide an opportunity for Tanzania to enter new international markets while creating additional investment and economic opportunities along the natural gas value chain.
- 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.