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    Africa Outlook: Harnessing Africa's LNG Potential

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Ahead of the World Gas Conference in Paris, President of the International Gas Union (IGU) Jérôme Ferrier discusses Africa's massive gas potential

by: Erica Mills

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Press Notes, Africa

Africa Outlook: Harnessing Africa's LNG Potential

This year is an unprecedented year in the global gas industry. The developmental challenges currently faced by the world have never before been considered with such urgency.  The resulting opportunity for our sector to take part in the efforts to address these global goals must not be missed.

Africa is a continent with extraordinary resources. But as the energy demands of its communities steadily grow, there remains a significant hurdle to overcome in setting in place the right policy, skills and development framework to enable them to be met over the longer term. Africa is one of the regions that is most vulnerable to climate change and faces issues around access to, and affordability of, energy supplies and the resilience of its infrastructure. There are, however, exciting times ahead and, crucially, gas is well positioned to play a central role. The potential for shale gas, liquid natural gas (LNG), offshore discoveries and global export/import opportunities mean that the goal of providing reliable, affordable and safe energy to all Africans is becoming a reality.

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