Gas

ZAMBIA GAS AND PIPELINE KEY FIGURES

Zambia’s Cabinet approved construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Multi-Products Pipeline and the Namibia-Zambia Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement on February 20, 2026, aimed at transforming the country’s petroleum infrastructure.

Government said the projects would provide alternative sources of petroleum products and strengthen the supply chain as national fuel consumption is projected to reach about 3.7 million tonnes annually by 2030, positioning Zambia as an emerging regional energy hub.

Two New Cross-Border Pipelines

Cabinet approved the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Multi-Products Pipeline and the Namibia-Zambia Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, at a Cabinet meeting held at State House on February 20, 2026^[1]. The projects will provide alternative sources of petroleum products and strengthen the country’s supply chain, moving Zambia beyond its existing reliance on the TAZAMA pipeline^[1].

Rationale and Targets

With national fuel consumption projected to reach about 3.7 million tonnes annually by 2030, the new pipelines are designed to meet rising demand, reduce costs and stabilise petroleum prices^[1]. Government said the development would enhance supply security and position Zambia as an emerging regional energy hub while supporting long-term economic growth^[1].

Investment Opportunities

Both pipelines being structured as Public-Private Partnerships marks a direct entry point for infrastructure investors and petroleum sector operators into projects Government has explicitly framed as strategic, ahead of a projected near-doubling of national fuel demand by 2030, detailed further alongside broader petroleum sector reforms on the dedicated Energy page^[1].

Last Update: September 2026

References

1. Ministry of Energy, Cabinet Approves Major Energy Pipelines to Strengthen Fuel Security, February 2026