Tanzania is using a major global energy conference in Bangkok, Thailand, to showcase investment opportunities in its natural gas industry as countries grapple with rising energy demand and supply risks.
Deputy Minister for Energy Salome Makamba attended the opening of Gastech 2026, which has brought together government leaders, energy experts, investors and industry players from more than 150 countries.
The conference is being held under the theme “Advancing Global Energy Market Stability”, with discussions centred on how countries can secure reliable and affordable energy amid geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and changing market conditions.
For Tanzania, the forum offers an opportunity to put its natural gas resources before international investors and explore partnerships that could support investment across the energy value chain.
Natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are among the key issues under discussion, alongside electricity, carbon-reduction technologies and artificial intelligence.
The discussions are taking place as global energy consumption continues to increase due to population growth and industrial expansion, putting pressure on countries to secure dependable energy supplies.
Gastech 2026 is expected to attract more than 50,000 energy professionals from over 150 countries. The event was officially opened by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Tanzania's participation comes as the government seeks greater investment in the energy sector to support economic growth and industrial development.
Natural gas remains an important part of the country's energy strategy, particularly in electricity generation and industrial use. Greater investment in the sector could also expand opportunities for local businesses and support the wider economy.
The Bangkok meeting also gives Tanzania a platform to engage investors and energy companies on opportunities linked to its gas resources while learning from international efforts to improve energy security.
The government has increasingly positioned the energy sector as a foundation for industrialisation, with reliable and affordable power seen as critical to businesses, manufacturers and households.
Makamba's participation at the forum therefore places Tanzania's energy investment opportunities at an international platform at a time when countries and investors are reassessing how best to secure long-term energy supplies.