Project Details
CountryTanzania
LocationLindi
Terminal TypeLiquefaction (Export)
Rig TypeOnshore
Capacity10 mtpa / 13.6 bcm
Trains2
Start Date01-Jan-2030
Cost (US$bn)42
Origin-
Destination-
OwnersEquinor {Norway}, Shell plc [Operator] {United Kingdom}, ExxonMobil {United States}
Buyers-
Status Notes
February 2026 - FID for the project has expected around 2028-2029; June 2023 - Long-delayed negotiations between Government of Tanzania and Equinor, Shell and ExxonMobil for the plant were concluded in May 2023, paving the way for agreements to be signed in July 2023; January 2023 - FID is expected in 2025; June 2022 - The Government of Tanzania has signed a liquefied natural gas framework agreement with Equinor and Shell for the terminal; January 2022 - The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has an offer of a 10% stake at the terminal
Last reviewed: 06 Feb 2026