Import terminal · Kenya
Mombasa LNG Terminal
Mombasa LNG Terminal is a proposed LNG import terminal in Kenya. The tracker lists 2 tracked units with 6.2 Mtpa proposed. It is owned by Kenya Ministry Of Energy And Petroleum and Unnamed special purpose vehicle.
Operating
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no units operating
Under construction
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no units under construction
Proposed
6.2 Mtpa
8.43 bcm/y · 1 unit
At a glance
Trains and phases
Each row is one unit as tracked by GEM. Ordered by start year, then proposal year.
| Unit | Status | Capacity (Mtpa) | Capacity (bcm/y) | Start | Proposed | FID | Owner (as reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Proposal | Shelved | 0.26 | 0.35 | — | 2011 | Not reported | Kenya Ministry Of Energy And Petroleum [100%] |
| Second Proposal | Proposed | 6.2 | 8.44 | — | 2024 | Not reported | Unnamed special purpose vehicle |
Capacity by status
Owners and operators
Stakes as reported by GEM per unit, merged across units. Percentages are omitted where GEM does not give them.
Owners
- Kenya Ministry Of Energy And Petroleum100%(1/2 units)
- Unnamed special purpose vehicle(1/2 units)
Parent companies
- Kenya Ministry Of Energy And Petroleum100%(1/2 units)
- Unnamed special purpose vehicle(1/2 units)
Operators
- AMACO(1/2 units)
Reported cost
Global Energy Monitor's estimated cost for each unit that reports one, converted to US dollars. Estimates at the date GEM last updated the unit, not adjusted for inflation.
| Unit | Status | Capacity | Estimated cost | Per tonne a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Proposal | Shelved | 0.26 Mtpa | $500 million | $1,923 |
A unit with no cost reported is not shown, and the figures are never added across statuses. How the estimates compare is on project costs.
Location
Mombasa LNG Terminal at 4.0602° S, 39.6486° E, with 1 tracked gas pipeline passing within 25 km.
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- Coordinates
- 4.0602° S, 39.6486° E
- Coordinate accuracy (GEM)
- approximate
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Connected gas pipelines
Tracked pipelines whose route passes within 25 km of this terminal, or whose name matches it. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection.
| Pipeline | Status | Length | Capacity | Distance | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania–Kenya Gas Pipeline | Proposed | 600 km | — | 0.4 km | route proximity |
In the news
Recent headlines that name Mombasa LNG Terminal. Matched by name, so it is approximate. Titles and links only; we store no article text.
Common questions
Generated from the same tracker fields as the tables above, so the two cannot disagree. Each answer stands on its own.
- Where is Mombasa LNG Terminal?
- Mombasa LNG Terminal is an LNG import terminal in Kenya. It is made up of 2 tracked trains and phases.
- Is Mombasa LNG Terminal operating?
- Mombasa LNG Terminal is proposed. Nothing here should be read as a forecast that it will be built.
- How much LNG can Mombasa LNG Terminal handle?
- Mombasa LNG Terminal has 6.2 Mtpa proposed. Capacity at different statuses is never added together.
- Who owns Mombasa LNG Terminal?
- Mombasa LNG Terminal is owned by Kenya Ministry Of Energy And Petroleum and Unnamed special purpose vehicle, and operated by AMACO. Shares are as recorded in the current tracker release.
- What pipelines connect to Mombasa LNG Terminal?
- 1 tracked gas pipeline passes within 25 km of Mombasa LNG Terminal. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection; each match is listed with its distance.
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