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TotalEnergies CEO expects to restart Mozambique LNG project this summer

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Posted on June 18, 2025

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TOKYO (Reuters) -TotalEnergies expects its $20-billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to resume development "this summer", Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday. He was

TotalEnergies Aims to Resume Mozambique LNG Project This Summer

TOKYO (Reuters) -TotalEnergies expects its $20-billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to resume development "this summer", Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday.

He was asked about the timing during a session at the Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo.

Covered by force majeure since 2021, following insurgent attacks, the project includes development of the Golfinho and Atum natural gas fields in the Offshore Area 1 concession and the building of a two-train liquefaction plant.

The project will have a capacity of 13.12 million metric tons per annum.

TotalEnergies is the project's operator with a stake of 26.5%, followed by Mitsui & Co with 20%, while Mozambique's state-owned ENH has 15%. Indian state firms and Thailand's PTTEP own the rest.

(Reporting by Yuka Obayashi and Kathleen Benoza; Editing by Sonali Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • TotalEnergies aims to restart its Mozambique LNG project this summer.
  • The project has been on hold due to insurgent attacks since 2021.
  • Development includes Golfinho and Atum fields and a liquefaction plant.
  • The project has a capacity of 13.12 million metric tons per annum.
  • TotalEnergies holds a 26.5% stake in the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the status of the Mozambique LNG project?
TotalEnergies expects the Mozambique LNG project to resume development this summer after being under force majeure since 2021.
Why was the Mozambique LNG project halted?
The project was halted due to insurgent attacks that led to its declaration of force majeure in 2021.
What is the capacity of the Mozambique LNG project?
The project will have a capacity of 13.12 million metric tons per annum.
Who are the main stakeholders in the Mozambique LNG project?
TotalEnergies is the operator with a 26.5% stake, followed by Mitsui & Co with 20%, and Mozambique's state-owned ENH with 15%.
Where was the announcement about the Mozambique LNG project made?
The announcement was made during a session at the Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo.

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