An Australian energy group, Invictus Energy, is launching a pilot project in Zimbabwe for the country's first gas-to-power production, aiming to boost energy security and potentially supply neighboring countries.

• The pilot project, expected to launch in 12 to 18 months, will initially power a gold mine.
• Invictus Energy, the sole oil and gas company operating in Zimbabwe, estimates the country has trillions of cubic feet of gas.
• The project is supported by a landmark production-sharing agreement signed with the Zimbabwean government in May.