Big gas and security – getting LNG out of Mozambique

Eni exported Mozambique’s first LNG cargo from the troubled Cabo Delgado region in 2022. The coming year will offer indications of whether more majors feel sufficiently comfortable to launch their transformative LNG schemes and look beyond the force majeure triggered when jihadists insurgents attacked in March 2021.

ExxonMobil has yet to reach a final investment decision for Rovuma LNG. TotalEnergies had made an FID and started work on Mozambique LNG before insurgents attacked Palma.

Mozambique oil and gas map focused on the Rovuma Basin

Mozambique: ExxonMobil turns to modular design for Rovuma LNG project in Area 4

Issue 481 - 30 March 2023

After years of silence from operator ExxonMobil, a request for expressions of interest (EoI) appears to confirm industry rumours that the US major wanted to shift the Rovuma LNG (Area 4) project's onshore plant towards a modular approach, which would reduce security risks.

Big gas and security – getting LNG out of Mozambique

Mozambique: ExxonMobil turns to modular design for Rovuma LNG project in Area 4

Mozambique: Galp Area 4 LNG stake subject to sale speculation

Mozambique: Saipem sets date to resume MLNG work

Mozambique LNG restart likely soon, even though Total professes patience

UK court ruling offers boost for Mozambique LNG financing

Mozambique’s sixth oil and gas licensing round attracts just two bidders

Mozambique: Familiar security challenges pose risks to miners in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique: Coral Sul LNG loading expected 14 November

Market conditions are promising, but Mozambique still falls short in delivering gas mega-deals

Mozambique’s Coral Sul producing LNG, awards service contract

Mozambique: First LNG exports from Coral Sul expected mid-October, second FLNG planned

Mozambique must step up reforms to limit insurgent threat

LNG export plans shift in response to Mozambique’s fragile security situation

Demand for local content gains impetus as Mozambique’s gas industry takes off

First gas delivered to Mozambique’s Coral Sul floating LNG facility

Mozambique seeks upstream revival with licensing round and LNG reboot

Coral FLNG vessel arrives in Mozambique

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Natural gas options for buyers and sellers – March 2022

Mozambique licensing round and upstream infrastructure – February 2022

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