The total natural gas production of Africa in 2022 was 8,294.79bcf an increase of 3.43% when compared to 2021. The largest gas producing countries in Africa are Algeria, Egypt, and Nigeria. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to increase by a CAGR of 4.7% to reach 12,545.83bcf. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
Here are the 10 largest upcoming natural gas fields by reserves in Africa, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Prosperidade
Prosperidade is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This natural gas field is owned by Bharat Petroleum Corp (10.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (15.00%), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (9.94%), Mitsui & Co (10.06%), Oil and Natural Gas Corp (16.00%), Oil India (4.00%), PTT Public Co (8.50%), TotalEnergies (26.50%) and operated by Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 Ltda. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2040, approximately at the rate of 2,999mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2096. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 41,487bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Mamba Complex
Mamba Complex is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (10.00%), Eni (25.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (10.00%), Korea Gas (10.00%) and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2029, approximately at the rate of 2,180mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 19,655bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Golfinho-Atum Complex
Golfinho-Atum Complex is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This natural gas field is owned by Bharat Petroleum Corp (10.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (15.00%), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (9.94%), Mitsui & Co (10.06%), Oil and Natural Gas Corp (16.00%), Oil India (4.00%), PTT Public Co (8.50%), TotalEnergies (26.50%) and operated by Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 Ltda. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2027, approximately at the rate of 1,949.93mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2059. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 15,924bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Zafarani Complex
Zafarani Complex is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This natural gas field is owned by Equinor (65.00%), Exxon Mobil (35.00%) and operated by Statoil Tanzania. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 1,000mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2094. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 12,922bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. BirAllah
BirAllah is located in Atlantic Ocean, Mauritania. This natural gas field is owned by BP (62.00%), Kosmos Energy (28.00%), Societe Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier (10.00%) and operated by BP Mauritania Investments. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 1,581mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 10,843bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Block 1
Block 1 is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This natural gas field is owned by Pavilion Energy (20.00%), PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari (20.00%), Shell (60.00%) and operated by Shell Tanzania. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 1,163.2mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 11,774bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Yakaar-Teranga Phase
Yakaar-Teranga Phase 2 is located in North Atlantic Ocean, Senegal. This natural gas field is owned by BP (60.00%), Kosmos Energy (30.00%), Petrosen (10.00%) and operated by BP. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2030 and is forecasted to peak in 2032, approximately at the rate of 1,208.58mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2071. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 10,832bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Mamba Northeast
Mamba Northeast is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (10.00%), Eni (25.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (10.00%), Korea Gas (10.00%) and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2040, approximately at the rate of 1,000.83mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2078. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 10,846bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. Coral North
Coral North is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (10.00%), Eni (25.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (10.00%), Korea Gas (10.00%) and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 450mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2097. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 6,722bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Block 4
Block 4 is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This natural gas field is owned by Pavilion Energy (20.00%), PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari (20.00%), Shell (60.00%) and operated by Shell Tanzania. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 580.6mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 5,878bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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