Lake Kivu Methane Extraction and Processing Project
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Source: Business Focus Magazine
GasMeth Energy is developing a project to extract clean biogases, specifically methane, from Lake Kivu in Rwanda. The project involves pumping methane-rich water from the lake, separating methane and carbon dioxide, processing and compressing methane into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for various uses including agricultural fuel, power generation, and automotive fuel. The project aims to provide Rw
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Raw Materials, Water Supply and Storage, Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Automotive
- Location
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Business Focus Magazine
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Description | GasMeth Energy is developing a project to extract clean biogases, specifically methane, from Lake Kivu in Rwanda. The project involves pumping methane-rich water from the lake, separating methane and carbon dioxide, processing and compressing methane into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for various uses including agricultural fuel, power generation, and automotive fuel. The project aims to provide Rwanda with a self-sufficient, cleaner, and greener fuel source, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and supporting local industry and employment. |
Original sector | Energy & Utilities |
Location
Country | Rwanda |
City | Kigali |
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Source | Business Focus Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Raw Materials, Water Supply and Storage, Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-03-19 |
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