The Economy of Tanzania
Natural Gas and Energy
Big offshore gas discoveries in the 2010s promised a boom, but a planned LNG project has been delayed for years.
A resource with potential.
Discoveries
Large offshore gas fields were found off the southern coast.
LNG
A liquefied natural gas export terminal has been planned but repeatedly delayed by negotiations and costs.
Power
Domestic gas produces electricity, and the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project on the Rufiji river adds a large amount of capacity.
Access
Many rural households still lack grid electricity.
A big dam
The Rufiji dam aims to reduce blackouts and supply cheaper power to industry.
Counting future revenue before production starts
Projects can be delayed.
Key takeaways
- Large gas fields exist.
- LNG plans are delayed.
- A major dam adds power.
- Rural access is limited.
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