According to GlobalData’s LNG Liquefaction Database, there was a total liquefaction capacity of 75mtpa (million tonnes per annum) in Africa in 2023, shared across 7 countries. By 2027, the total LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to rise to 101mtpa. 12 new LNG liquefaction terminals are expected to commence operations by 2027. Buy the latest LNG terminal profiles here.
In 2023, Algeria had the highest liquefaction capacity at 25mtpa, followed by Nigeria at 22mtpa and Egypt at 13mtpa. Here are the five largest LNG liquefaction terminals in Africa by capacity in 2023, according to GlobalData’s LNG liquefaction database.
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1. Nigeria LNG
Nigeria is located in Rivers, Nigeria. This terminal is owned by Eni SpA (10.40%), NNPC Ltd (49%), Shell plc (25.60%), and TotalEnergies SE (15%) and operated by Nigeria LNG Ltd. It became operational in 1999 and has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 21.9mtpa. The terminal uses the process – C3MR, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
2. Arzew GL2Z LNG
The Arzew GL2Z LNG liquefaction terminal is owned and operated by Sonatrach SpA. Located in Oran, Algeria, this terminal started operation in 1981 and has a liquefaction capacity of 8.2mtpa. It uses the process – C3MR, Air Products. Buy the profile here.
3. Arzew GL1Z LNG
Located in Oran, Algeria, the Arzew GL1Z LNG liquefaction terminal is owned and operated by Sonatrach SpA. The terminal has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 8.0mtpa and uses the process – C3MR, Air Products. It started operations in 1978. Buy the profile here.
4. Damietta LNG
The Damietta LNG liquefaction terminal is located in Damietta, Egypt. Owned Egyptian General Petroleum Corp (50%) and Eni SpA (50%), it has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 5.5mtpa. The terminal started operations in 2005 and is operated by Spanish Egyptian Gas Co SAE. The Damietta LNG liquefaction terminal uses the process – C3MR/Split MR-Air Products. Buy the profile here.
5. Angola LNG
The Angola LNG liquefaction terminal is located in Zaire, Angola. Angola LNG Ltd is the operator of the terminal, which became operational in 2013. It has an LNG liquefaction capacity of 5.2mtpa and is owned by BP Plc (13.60%), Chevron Corp (36.40%), Eni SpA (13.60%), Sonangol EP (22.80%), and TotalEnergies SE (13.60%). The terminal uses the process – Optimized Cascade Process, ConocoPhillips. Buy the profile here.
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