Africa's gas and liquified gas potential: tapping opportunities for sustainable growth

AS AFRICA'S gas and LNG potential continues to grow, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 will highlight key opportunities and challenges in unlocking the continent's vast energy resources, driving economic growth and advancing energy security.

- AFRICA ENERGY CHAMBER

Africa's natural gas and LNG potential is a cornerstone of the continent's energy future. According to the African Energy Chamber's (AEC) State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report, Africa's gas reserves could support a fourfold increase in LNG exports by 2040.

Gas-to-power initiatives offer a vital solution to the continent's electricity access challenges while also providing a pathway to monetise, underutilised gas resources. With the right investments and collaborative efforts, Africa is poised to unlock the full potential of its gas sector, driving economic growth and energy security.

Several large-scale projects are driving Africa's gas potential, with LNG exports seen as a critical part of the continent's energy future.

Africa has the capacity to increase its LNG export capacity almost fourfold by 2040, says the AEC’s report, with a projected 175 million tons of LNG per year. Currently, Africa's LNG exports stand at around 40 million tons, suggesting massive room for growth.