Tanzania LNG

Awaiting FIDTanzania·Liquefaction (Export)

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