Tanzania announces its first major natural gas discovery in more than 10 years

Estimated find

223 billion cubic feet of gas

The estimated 223 billion cubic feet of gas was found in the Mnazi Bay area in the south of the country, Energy Minister Juma Homera said.

The well is owned by Tanzania's state petroleum company and French firm Maurel & Prom. It is expected to start production early next month to boost domestic supplies.

Electricity from gas, 2024

80 % from natural gas 20 % other sources

Natural gas supplied nearly 80 per cent of Tanzania's electricity in 2024, according to government statistics.