African liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects approved before recent geopolitical disruptions are increasingly being viewed as critical supply options for Europe, according to a statement by Energy Capital & Power.
The organisation said these projects are entering production or nearing completion at a time when Europe is under pressure to secure reliable and flexible gas supplies amid tightening global LNG markets.
According to the statement, the key advantage lies in timing. While new LNG developments can take between five and seven years to come online, several African projects sanctioned years ago are now delivering volumes or approaching first gas, providing near-term supply without waiting for a new investment cycle.
Energy Capital & Power noted that this positions Africa as an increasingly important supplier capable of responding to demand spikes, managing seasonal volatility and reducing dependence on concentrated geopolitical sources.
In Southern Africa, Mozambique remains a major long-term LNG prospect, with significant capacity planned across projects led by TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil. Although the flagship Mozambique LNG project remains paused due to security challenges, the statement indicated that growing market demand is prompting renewed interest in its eventual restart.
In West Africa, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project is progressing toward production, with an initial capacity of about 2.3 million tonnes per annum and potential for future expansion. The project, operated by bp and Kosmos Energy, uses floating LNG infrastructure, which allows for faster deployment and more flexible delivery of cargo.
The statement added that the project’s location in West Africa offers shorter shipping times to Europe compared to U.S. Gulf exports, making it a potentially attractive supply source.
Nigeria is also expected to contribute additional volumes through expansion at Nigeria LNG. The Train 7 project is projected to add around eight million tonnes per annum to existing capacity, with the use of established infrastructure enabling faster delivery compared to new developments.
Meanwhile, Angola LNG is being repositioned as a near-term supply option. The facility, which has previously operated below capacity, is expected to increase output as upstream gas supply improves, offering additional volumes without long development timelines.
Similarly, the Congo LNG Project, led by Eni, has already commenced exports through a phased, modular approach that has enabled faster-than-usual project delivery.
Energy Capital & Power said these developments are expected to feature prominently at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026, scheduled for April 22–23 in Paris, where European buyers, African producers and investors will engage on securing both short- and long-term LNG supply.
The organisation noted that although these projects were not originally designed for today’s market conditions, their readiness is becoming increasingly important in a global environment marked by supply constraints and volatility.
