LNG Projects to Watch in Africa in 2024

LNG development in Africa has the potential to boost energy security and drive socioeconomic development.

Nigeria

Pre-FEED Work Kicks Off for Two Nigerian FLNG Projects

The FLNG projects have a capacity to produce six million tons per annum.

Nigeria

Shareholders Agreement Signed for Nigeria’s First FLNG Project

UTM Offshore, NNPC Ltd and the Delta State Government have signed a shareholders agreement for the development of the first FLNG project in Nigeria.

South Africa

South Africa: Vopak-led Consortium to Operate LNG Terminal

Set to come online in 2027, the Richards Bay LNG Terminal will be the first of its kind in South Africa.

Gimi FLNG Vessel to Arrive in Senegal this Week

Gimi Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessel is expected to arrive in Dakar, Senegal on 12 January, where it will serve the first phase of oil and gas supermajor bp’s, Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, straddling the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal.

Congo

Congo: Eni’s Tango FLNG Receives First Gas

Following the milestone, the Tango FLNG facility is expected to produce first LNG by Q1 2024.

Nigeria

Nigeria’s Riverside LNG to Supply Gas to South Africa

The Nigerian firm plans to export LNG to South Africa from 2027 and is also exploring potential opportunities in Liberia and Cameroon.

Turkey, Algeria Extend LNG Deal for 3 Years

Extending its existing gas supply contract with Sonatrach, Turkey will continue to buy 4.4 billion cubic meters of LNG from Algeria annually.

Mauritania

FLNG Gimi Sets Sail from Singapore to GTA Gas Project

Golar LNG’s FLNG Gimi embarks on journey for GTA project launch, eyes Q1 2024 start.

Kosmos Energy to Develop LNG Facility for Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project

Kosmos Energy will work with Petrosen and the government of Senegal to produce 550 million cubic feet of natural gas per day for domestic and international markets.