Nigeria LNG expansion – a race against time

Being an established LNG exporter gives Nigeria a comparative advantage for its expansion project over rivals such as Mozambique, Senegal and Mauritania. (Shell)

THE Prospects for FID on the delayed Nigeria LNG (NLNG) expansion project are improving, but how quickly commercial operations will begin remains uncertain. Nigeria is the biggest gas producer and LNG exporter in sub-Saharan Africa, but LNG sourced from the country is facing tough competition from existing and new suppliers – a trend that is set to become more prominent over the coming years. Consequently, the success of the expansion hinges not only on beating projects proposed in Qatar, Mozambique, Senegal and Mauritania in terms...