Africa’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) producers turn to domestic gas as power demand shapes next investment cycle

“Africa’s gas resources must serve African development first and foremost,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Creating bankable domestic gas markets will be critical to unlocking Africa’s full energy potential.” The country’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project with Senegal began producing gas in late 2024, marking the arrival of the region’s first major LNG development. Mauritania is now advancing one of its most significant domestic gas infrastructure projects through the N’Diago gas-to-power development. The approach demonstrates how African gas developments are evolving beyond traditional LNG export models.