PanAfrican Energy

What PanAfrican Energy does

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania (PAET) is the operator of the Songo Songo natural gas field located on and offshore Songo Songo Island, approximately 15km off Tanzania's coastline and 200km south of Dar es Salaam, producing approximately 60% of Tanzania's national natural gas output under a 2001 Production Sharing Agreement with the Government of Tanzania and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC). PAET is Tanzania's only fully integrated gas producer and supplier, operating eight producible wells with combined potential of ~180MMscfd, an 110MMscfd gas processing facility on Songo Songo Island (under Operatorship Agreement with Songas), and a dual-coordination arrangement with the adjacent 140MMscfd NNGI plant operated by GASCO (a TPDC subsidiary). The company's downstream footprint includes the Songas 16-inch and NNGI 36-inch transportation pipelines to Dar es Salaam, a >50km high and low pressure distribution network, and a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling station.

PAET monetizes natural gas through three streams: (i) long-term gas supply agreements with TANESCO supplying five of Tanzania's nine main gas-fired power stations and firing an average of 600MW of power generation daily, (ii) supply to approximately 50 industrial customers in the Dar es Salaam metropolitan area across cement, food processing, and consumer goods manufacturing, and (iii) CNG retail at its Dar es Salaam station serving over 500 domestic and commercial vehicles daily, with a parallel channel via TAQA Dalbit's station. Revenue in Q1 2026 reached $28.4M (+12% YoY). The company is a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Orca Energy Group Inc. (TSX-V: ORG); in April 2026 Orca announced the sale of its 100%-owned Mauritian holding subsidiary PAE PanAfrican Energy Corporation to Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited (49%) and Amber Energy Investment L.L.C-FZ (51%) for US$10.00, with shareholder approval in June 2026 and Tanzanian regulatory approvals pending. Operations also face over $1.2 billion in arbitration claims against the Government of Tanzania for alleged breaches of production sharing and gas agreements.

Name

PanAfrican Energy

Legal name

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania

Website

https://panafricanenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania operates the Songo Songo offshore gas field, producing approximately 60% of Tanzania's national natural gas output. The fully integrated supplier serves TANESCO for power generation, 50+ industrial customers in Dar es Salaam, and CNG vehicle fueling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Production and Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Extraction (21113), Natural Gas Extraction (211130), Natural Gas Distribution (2212)

SIC

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (1311), Natural Gas Transmission (4922)

akta.pro primary industry

Conventional Natural Gas Exploration & Production (Dry Gas) (EUAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Gas Compressor Stations & Metering/Regulation Stations (TLAGAKAD), Industrial CNG/LNG Supply & Distribution (Virtual Pipelines, Trucking, Satellite Storage) (EUALALAA), CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK)

Keywords

• Natural gas production
• Gas field operations
• Industrial gas supply
• Compressed natural gas
• Upstream gas processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas Sales to Power Generation: The company supplies natural gas primarily to TANESCO for power generation under long-term agreements. This represents the majority of downstream operations and forms the core revenue stream.
2. Industrial Natural Gas Supply: Supply of natural gas to approximately 50 industrial customers in the Dar es Salaam metropolitan area through a high and low pressure distribution network exceeding 50km in length.
3. CNG Sales: Sale of compressed natural gas to domestic and commercial vehicle operators through the company's CNG filling station in Dar es Salaam, with over 500 vehicles supplied daily.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania operates the Songo Songo gas field offshore Tanzania, producing natural gas from eight producible wells and processing it through an 110MMscfd gas processing facility on Songo Songo Island. The company delivers processed natural gas via pipeline to TANESCO for power generation and via a >50km distribution network to approximately 50 industrial customers in Dar es Salaam, and sells compressed natural gas (CNG) at filling stations to vehicle operators.

Product overview

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania is Tanzania's only fully integrated natural gas producer and supplier, operating from reservoir through processing to distribution to end users. The company's primary product is natural gas produced from the Songo Songo gas field offshore Tanzania, which is Tanzania's first and largest natural gas development. Operations encompass upstream production (gas wells and processing facilities), downstream distribution (gas pipeline network supplying power generation and industrial customers), and CNG retail (vehicle fuel filling stations in Dar es Salaam). The company annually produces approximately 60% of all national natural gas production and operates eight producible natural gas wells with a combined production potential of approximately 180MMscfd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Gas Production (Songo Songo Gas Field) Upstream natural gas production from the Songo Songo gas field offshore Tanzania, supplying processed gas to TANESCO for power generation under long-term agreements and to approximately 50 industrial customers in Dar es Salaam through a downstream pipeline network.
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• 600MW of power generation fired daily by Songo Songo gas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taifa Gas Tanzania LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2026Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited (49% stake) and Amber Energy Investment L.L.C-FZ (51% stake) entered into a definitive Share Purchase Agreement to acquire all shares of PAE PanAfrican Energy Corporation (Mauritius) from Orca Energy Group Inc. for nominal cash consideration of US$10.00. The transaction represents 100% of Orca's operating assets and is subject to regulatory approvals. Taifa is described as a market leader in LPG importation and distribution in Tanzania.
• TAQA DalbitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAET announced supply of natural gas from Songo Songo to TAQA Dalbit's new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling station in Dar es Salaam, expanding CNG distribution network in the city.
• Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction Sharing Agreement (PSA) partner with the Government of Tanzania. TPDC operates the National Natural Gas Infrastructure (NNGI) processing plant adjacent to the Songas facility. PAET coordinates with GASCO, a TPDC subsidiary, on dual-flow production capabilities. Fixed assets transfer to TPDC upon license expiry.
• SongascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAET operates the Songas-owned gas processing plant on Songo Songo Island under an Operatorship Agreement. The plant was constructed at an original capacity of 70MMscfd and expanded to 110MMscfd. PAET maintains the plant at >99% uptime.
• Tumaini La Maisha (TLM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAET supports TLM, a Tanzanian NGO providing care for children with cancer. Support includes funding for childhood cancer services expansion at Sokoine Referral Hospital in Lindi Region, treatment supplies, equipment, and healthcare professional training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wentworth Resources: Tanzania-focused upstream natural gas company that operated the Mnazi Bay gas field in southern Tanzania. Closest direct peer to PAET given shared Tanzanian gas operations, similar customer mix (TANESCO and industrial), and comparable midstream pipeline economics.

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies SE: Global integrated major with major East African gas exposure through the Mozambique LNG project. Comparable as a broad incumbent shaping East African gas markets and competing for regional LNG and power-sector offtake.
• Eni S.p.A. Global integrated energy major operating Area 4 in Mozambique (Coral South FLNG and Rovuma LNG). Comparable as a broad incumbent with significant East African upstream gas development activity targeting regional power and export markets.
• Orca Energy Group Inc. Public TSX-V-listed parent of PanAfrican Energy Tanzania with comparable Tanzanian natural gas exposure through its operating subsidiary. Functions as both parent and same-business incumbent, with materially similar operational economics.
• Etablissements Maurel & Prom: Africa-focused upstream oil and gas producer with prior Tanzanian operations and broader Sub-Saharan E&P portfolio. Comparable as an incumbent African upstream peer with similar field-development and infrastructure-operations economics.
• TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company): International energy major with downstream gas, power, and CNG distribution operations across Africa and the Middle East. Active in Tanzania through TAQA Dalbit CNG partnership with PAET, making it both a peer and a channel partner in Dar es Salaam CNG.
• CNOOC Limited: International upstream major with significant East African oil and gas operations, including Uganda's Kingfisher field and Lake Albert development. Comparable as a broad incumbent with parallel upstream-development exposure in the East African gas and power generation value chain.

Emerging players

• Sound Energy plc: Africa-focused upstream gas E&P company with operations across Morocco and other African geographies. Comparable as a mid-cap upstream gas specialist operating in emerging-market regulatory regimes similar to Tanzania's PSA framework.
• Aminex plc: East Africa-focused upstream oil and gas company with Tanzanian gas assets (Ntorya discovery) and historical operations in Tanzania. Comparable as a regional exploration-and-development stage gas peer targeting the same East African demand market.

Regional players

• Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited: Tanzanian LPG market leader that is acquiring 49% of PAE PanAfrican Energy Corporation. Comparable as a regional downstream gas-distribution incumbent with deep Tanzanian customer relationships and an LPG-focused portfolio that overlaps with PAET's industrial and CNG segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/panafrican
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pan-african-energy-tanzania-paet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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