Key facts
- Tanzania announced a significant natural gas discovery in Mnazi Bay.
- The find is estimated at 223 billion cubic feet.
- Production is expected to start early next month.
- The discovery aims to boost domestic energy supplies.
Tanzania has announced a significant discovery of natural gas in the Mnazi Bay area, marking the first such find in over a decade. Energy Minister Juma Homera described the estimated 223 billion cubic feet discovery as a "major milestone" for the nation's energy sector. The Kasa-1X ST2 well, jointly owned by the state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation and French firm Maurel & Prom, is expected to begin production early next month. This discovery aims to bolster domestic supplies for power generation, industrial use, and vehicle fuel, addressing increasing demand.