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A consortium is planning a $3 billion LNG power plant at the Durban port in South Africa, backed by Vitol, ACWA Power, VTTI, and Vivo Energy. The facility will have a combined cycle capacity of 1,000 to 1,800 MW and an associated LNG import terminal on approximately 20 hectares.

The South African government designated the project as a 'Strategic Integrated Project' in September 2025. As Mozambique's gas supply may cease by 2028, South Africa faces urgent needs for alternative LNG sources. The global LNG market is expanding, with the liquefaction capacity expected to reach 666.5 million tons per year by 2028.