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By Our Reporter
Energy Minister Juma Zuberi Homera has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with international investors to advance the planned $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Lindi Region, which is expected to support industrial growth, create jobs and generate revenue.
Dr Homera made the remarks on October 22, 2026, during a meeting with executives from companies involved in the project at the Energy Ministry’s offices in Dar es Salaam.
The meeting brought together Shell chief executive and chairman Menno Bax and Equinor Tanzania vice-president Hilde Merete Nafstad.
Dr Homera said the government was continuing efforts to ensure the project moves towards implementation, describing it as an important investment for Tanzania’s energy security and the country’s long-term development ambitions under Development Vision 2050.
“We all recognise the importance of this project to the country’s development, including through industrial growth, job creation, increased government revenue and social services for communities surrounding the project site. Our goal is to see it implemented,” he said.
He also urged the project partners to ensure that local communities participate in its various stages and benefit from social development initiatives in areas surrounding the proposed investment.
As part of these efforts, Dr Homera commended Shell, Equinor and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) for supporting the construction of Likong’o Primary School in Likong’o Village, Lindi Region, where the project is expected to be implemented.
Executives from Shell and Equinor said their companies would continue working with the government through the project’s preparatory stages, adding that the investment would offer significant benefits to Tanzania and the participating companies.
The planned LNG project involves international energy companies Shell, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Pavilion Energy and MedcoEnergi, in partnership with the government through TPDC.
With a projected investment of $42 billion, the project is expected to be a major development in Tanzania’s natural gas sector. Its progress remains important to the country’s ambitions to expand energy infrastructure, attract investment and strengthen the contribution of natural resources to economic growth.