African LNG news

In our October 2025 issue of LNG Industry, Chris Strong, Partner, Steven Wilson, Counsel, and Garrett Finch, Associate, Vinson & Elkins, explore the changing role the Middle East and North Africa region will play in the global LNG Industry.

Eni has launched Phase 2 ahead of the Congo LNG project ahead of the planned schedule, with the goal of exporting the first LNG cargo in early 2026.

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority and Ministry of Petroleum have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the development of an LNG liquefaction and bunkering station in El-Raswa, Port Said.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Co. Ltd and Sunlink Energies and Resources Ltd have taken a final investment decision on the HI gas project offshore Nigeria.

XRG has reached a positive final investment decision on the Coral North floating LNG project.

Lloyd’s Register has signed a memorandum of understanding with NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Ltd to expand access to maritime training and advisory services across West Africa.

PACC Offshore Services has selected Longitude as a subcontractor to deliver marine hook-up operations engineering for the installation of the Republic of Congo’s Nguya FLNG project.

Eni has announced that the sail away ceremony for the Nguya floating LNG unit has been held in Shanghai.

JGC Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Tanzania on sharing LNG plant expertise and other co-operation.

JGC Holdings Corp. has been awarded a preliminary contract for a floating LNG project in Africa.