The total natural gas production of Africa increased by 3.43% in 2022 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%. 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, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National, Mitsui & Co, Oil and Natural Gas Corp, Oil India, PTT Public Co, TotalEnergies and operated by Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 Ltda. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2096. 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, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Eni, Exxon Mobil, Galp Energia SGPS, Korea Gas and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. 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, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National, Mitsui & Co, Oil and Natural Gas Corp, Oil India, PTT Public Co, TotalEnergies and operated by Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 Ltda. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2059. Buy the profile here.

4. Zafarani Complex

Zafarani Complex is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This natural gas field is owned by Equinor, Exxon Mobil and operated by Statoil Tanzania. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2094. Buy the profile here.

5. BirAllah

BirAllah is located in Atlantic Ocean, Mauritania. This natural gas field is owned by BP, Kosmos Energy, Societe Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier and operated by BP Mauritania Investments. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. Buy the profile here.

6. Block 1

Block 1 is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This natural gas field is owned by Pavilion Energy, PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari, Shell and operated by Shell Tanzania. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. 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, Kosmos Energy, Petrosen and operated by BP. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2071. 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, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Eni, Exxon Mobil, Galp Energia SGPS, Korea Gas and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2078. 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, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Eni, Exxon Mobil, Galp Energia SGPS, Korea Gas and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2097. Buy the profile here.

10. Block 4

Block 4 is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This natural gas field is owned by Pavilion Energy, PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari, Shell and operated by Shell Tanzania. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. Buy the profile here.

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