Tanzania is leveraging its significant natural gas reserves by expanding exports to neighboring countries, including Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. The country is using pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and mini LNG systems to facilitate this cross-border energy trade.

Key points of Tanzania’s natural gas export strategy:

1. Pipelines: Tanzania is developing and expanding pipeline infrastructure to ensure direct delivery of natural gas to countries like Uganda and Kenya. These pipelines reduce transport costs and ensure a steady supply to industrial and domestic consumers.
2. LNG Export: Tanzania has established LNG export facilities to ship natural gas to countries further afield, like Zambia and the DRC, which may lack pipeline infrastructure. LNG allows for gas to be transported in liquefied form and converted back to gas upon arrival.
3. Mini LNG Systems: These smaller-scale systems offer flexibility and are particularly useful for serving regions or customers with lower consumption needs. Mini LNG systems provide a solution for areas that are remote or lack major energy infrastructure.

This expansion aligns with Tanzania’s broader goals of becoming an energy hub in the region, capitalizing on its natural gas reserves to meet the growing energy demands in East and Central Africa. It also promotes regional energy security and boosts economic integration.