The Minister of Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has held discussions with representatives of Equinor Tanzania AS and Shell Exploration and Production Tanzania Ltd on the implementation of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in southern Tanzania.
The meeting took place on 10 April 2026 in Dar es Salaam and focused on the progress and key steps required to advance the LNG development project, which is expected to play a major role in Tanzania’s long-term energy and industrial development agenda.
The talks brought together senior government officials and executives from the two companies, including Menno Bax, Managing Director and Chairman of Shell Exploration and Production Tanzania Ltd, and Hilde Merete Nafstad, Vice President and Country Manager for International Exploration and Production at Equinor Tanzania AS.
Government officials who attended the meeting included the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Petroleum and Gas, James Mataragio, and the Commissioner for Petroleum and Gas, Goodluck Shirima.
The discussions focused on strengthening coordination between the government and the companies, which are involved in offshore natural gas exploration as well as preparations for the LNG infrastructure development.
The LNG project is expected to boost Tanzania’s energy supply, support industrial growth, create economic opportunities, and strengthen long-term energy security.
Both Equinor and Shell reaffirmed their continued commitment to working closely with the Government of Tanzania to move the project forward in line with national priorities.
The government reiterated its commitment to maintaining a stable and enabling investment environment for strategic energy projects, especially in the southern regions where significant natural gas resources have been identified.
