Africa

New infrastructure and supply agreements are beginning to reshape South Africa's gas market, with one major project now moving closer to reality.

South Africa’s Transnet has signed a long-term agreement to develop an LNG import and regasification terminal at Ngqura port, marking another step in the country’s shift toward natural gas infrastructure.

Nigeria has completed its first offshore FlexSteel pipeline installation at OML 123, introducing composite flowline technology aimed at reducing installation time and offshore maintenance challenges.

Strohm has secured its first offshore Egypt contract, supplying a thermoplastic composite pipe flowline for a West Delta Deep Marine gas project operated by Burullus Gas Co.

Eni is evaluating a third floating LNG project offshore Mozambique as development activity accelerates across the gas-rich Rovuma Basin.

The proposed African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco and Europe is gaining momentum as the EU seeks long-term gas diversification beyond Russian and U.S. supplies.

Angola plans to maintain crude oil production near 1 million barrels per day while expanding refining capacity through major projects at Cabinda and Lobito.

Nigeria and Morocco are targeting a 2026 intergovernmental agreement for the proposed $25 billion Atlantic gas pipeline linking West Africa to Europe.

Turkey is seeking to renew and expand its LNG supply agreement with Algeria, with plans to increase import volumes and potentially move gas into southeastern Europe.

Kenya and Tanzania sign new agreements covering energy and infrastructure, including a proposed cross-border gas pipeline and expanded regional trade cooperation.

NNPC has completed the River Niger crossing on the OB3 pipeline, a key milestone that unlocks up to 2 billion cubic feet per day of gas transport capacity across Nigeria.

Libya is testing a long-delayed gas pipeline that could recover 150 MMcfd of flared gas and ease production constraints. The project is part of a broader push to increase exports and attract foreign investment.

A $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline is nearing a key milestone, with an intergovernmental agreement expected this year. The 6,900-km project could deliver up to 30 bcm and connect West African gas to Europe, with phased development targeting first gas in 2031.

Nigeria plans to begin natural gas deliveries to Abuja by July via the 614-km Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline, a key project designed to supply up to 2.2 Bcf/d to power generation and industrial markets across the country.

Guinea’s LNG project is gaining traction with U.S. support as developers push forward on infrastructure aimed at powering mining and industrial growth across West Africa.