About Mtwara LNG Ltd
Mtwara LNG Ltd is a transformative energy and infrastructure company driving Tanzania’s emergence as a regional clean energy powerhouse. Our flagship initiative—the Mtwara LNG Industrial Park (MLIP)—is a world-class integrated liquefied natural gas and industrial export hub strategically located along Tanzania’s southern gas corridor, with direct marine access to global and regional markets.
We are unlocking Tanzania’s natural gas potential through a robust, future-proof platform that integrates LNG production, downstream industrialization, and circular infrastructure—creating a new energy and industrial frontier for East and Southern Africa.
Our Vision
Tanzania: Powering industrial growth and global trade as Africa’s LNG gateway.
Our Mission
Fueling Africa’s growth and global trade with Mtwara LNG.
Our Platform
The Mtwara LNG Industrial Park includes:
- LNG Trains for liquefying gas for export and domestic use
- CNG Compression Facilities to supply clean fuel for industries and transport
- Petrochemical and Industrial Zones to anchor value-added manufacturing
- Marine Export Terminals with berths and jetties for LNG and bulk cargo
- Integrated Support Infrastructure including utilities, buffer zones, roads, and emergency response
This comprehensive platform transforms gas into broad-based economic development—fueling homes, industries, vehicles, and exports, while reducing dependency on diesel and petrol.
Technological Edge
The MLIP integrates state-of-the-art, modular, and climate-resilient technologies:
- Cryogenic liquefaction & CNG compression systems
- Real-time emissions and flare control
- Zero routine flaring & energy recovery
- Marine ecology safeguards & coastal protection
- Climate-resilient infrastructure with future sea-level and storm surge adaptability
Business Case
Our investment thesis is built on:
- Multi-stream revenues from LNG/CNG sales, leasing, tolling, and utilities
- Strong, long-term gas supply from offshore and onshore fields
- Regional demand in Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, DRC, and beyond
- Integration with AfCFTA industrial supply chains and cross-border LNG corridors
- Government-aligned strategies for energy transition, industrialization, and foreign exchange savings
We expect the project to:
- Mobilize billions in private and blended finance
- Generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs
- Deliver substantial fiscal revenues and foreign exchange earnings
- Accelerate the clean fuel transition across Africa
Revenue Model: A Resilient, High-Growth Engine
The MLIP is designed to generate consistent, diversified revenues across economic cycles:
Core Revenue Channels:
- LNG & CNG retail (bulk, transport, virtual pipeline)
- Export tolling and terminal services
- Long-term leasing of industrial land and modular facilities
- Utilities and circular economy services (cooling, water, waste)
- Marine port income from berthing, bunkering, logistics
- Carbon credits and ESG-linked instruments (future upside)
Key Metrics:
- $7.4B+ projected cumulative revenue over 11 years
- Early-stage cash flow from retail and virtual LNG
- Contracted long-term income from anchor tenants and industrial users
- Future-proof diversification through infrastructure leasing and industrial utility services
Our model ensures both financial resilience and developmental impact—linking private capital to public benefit.
Governance and Strategic Partnership
Mtwara LNG Ltd is a strategic joint venture between:
- Viability Gap Plc – Project structuring and infrastructure financing
- N-Gas Tanzania Ltd – Upstream and midstream gas development
- Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) – National resource custodian and state partner
This robust governance structure ensures alignment with national policy, technical integrity, and commercial discipline. We are backed by industry leaders and guided by a Board that reflects Tanzania’s ambitions for energy self-reliance and industrial competitiveness.
Our Commitment
We are not just building infrastructure—we are creating a legacy.
Mtwara LNG Ltd is committed to:
- Sustainable development and environmental stewardship
- Job creation and local supply chain development
- Industrial growth powered by clean, affordable energy
- Strengthening Tanzania’s balance of trade through exports
- Enhancing energy access and lowering fossil fuel dependency
Mtwara LNG Ltd — Where Energy Powers Industry, and Industry Powers Nations.
Let us build the future, from Mtwara to the world.