# Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than a decade

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- BBC News, 2026-10-28 10:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5m2dry2xwwvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Tanzania says it has found natural gas in the southern Mnazi Bay area for the first time in a decade. Energy Minister Juma Homera called the estimated 223 billion cubic feet discovery a major milestone; the well is expected to begin production early next month to boost domestic supply.