Name of the Project
Tanzania liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal.
Location
South-east Lindi region, Tanzania.
Project Owner/s
Equinor and Shell, along with Exxon Mobil, Ophir Energy and Pavilion Energy.
Project Description
The terminal will help commercialise Tanzania’s deep-water offshore gas reserves.
Shell operates Tanzania's Block 1 and Block 4, which hold 16-trillion cubic feet in estimated recoverable gas.
Equinor operates Block 2, in which ExxonMobil holds a stake, and that is estimated to hold more than 20-trillion cubic feet of gas.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at $30-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
The Tanzania government aims to reach a final investment decision for the facility in 2025.
Latest Developments
Contract preparations are under way.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Shell Exploration and Production Tanzania, tel +255 222 218 300.
Equinor, tel +47 51 99 00 00.