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Europe Turns to African LNG Amid Russian Gas Crisis

3/18/2026

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European countries diversify by importing more African LNG, including Spain, due to Russian gas disruptions.
Nigeria leads Africa as the top LNG exporter, supplying most of Portugal's LNG imports.
Expansions, including the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project, aim to boost export capacity.
Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo are also expanding LNG production.
Energy ministers will meet in Paris at the Invest in African Energy Forum to strengthen partnerships.

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European countries diversify by importing more African LNG, including Spain, due to Russian gas disruptions.
Nigeria leads Africa as the top LNG exporter, supplying most of Portugal's LNG imports.
Expansions, including the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project, aim to boost export capacity.
Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo are also expanding LNG production.
Energy ministers will meet in Paris at the Invest in African Energy Forum to strengthen partnerships.