Doubling of gas export capacity in sight

North Africa’s gas export capacity could increase by 90% within four years, giving Europe access to an additional flow larger than Norway’s entire production. If all of the planned new capacity is constructed, the big-three North African gas producers – Algeria, Egypt and Libya – will together be able to supply nearly as much gas to Europe as Russia. New capacity in Nigeria and Angola will also be seeking markets in Europe, Martin Quinlan writes