Restart of Mozambique LNG project moves forward

TotalEnergies and the government of Mozambique have announced the full restart of activities on the Mozambique LNG project, marking a key step forward after the lifting of a force majeure that had been in place since 2021.

Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné met in Afungi with Mozambique President Daniel Chapo, where both parties confirmed the resumption of onshore and offshore project work. The restart follows a November 7, 2025 decision by the Mozambique LNG consortium to lift the force majeure and resume development activities.

Government officials reaffirmed their commitment to support the project restart and said security measures in the region have been strengthened, including continued cooperation with Rwanda on stabilization efforts in Cabo Delgado province.

Construction activities have now resumed at the Afungi site, with more than 4,000 workers mobilized, including more than 3,000 Mozambican nationals. Project leaders said overall progress stands at about 40%, with most major engineering and procurement work completed during the force majeure period. First LNG production is now targeted for 2029.

Project developers said the LNG development is expected to generate significant economic benefits during the construction phase, supported by a local content program. Up to 7,000 direct construction jobs are expected to be created for Mozambican workers. Contracts awarded to Mozambican companies are projected to exceed $4 billion.

A related socio-economic initiative, the Mozambique LNG Foundation, was established in 2023 with a $200 million budget to support communities in Cabo Delgado. According to the project sponsors, the foundation has already contributed to the creation of more than 8,000 jobs and supported 7,000 farmers and fishermen in the province.

Pouyanné called the restart a major milestone for both the project and the country.

“The full restart of project activities marks a major milestone for Mozambique LNG and the country,” he said. “This landmark project will position Mozambique as a major LNG exporter. With its strong local content, it will also bring lasting economic benefits to Mozambican people.”

President Chapo said the restart signals renewed international confidence in Mozambique’s energy sector and institutional framework.

“The resumption of the project represents a significant milestone for the national economy and reaffirms the confidence of international partners in Mozambique’s energy, institutional and human potential,” he said, adding that the project will support job creation, workforce development and the country’s position as a regional energy hub and global LNG supplier.

The Mozambique LNG joint venture is led by TotalEnergies EP Mozambique Area 1 with a 26.5% operating stake. Other partners include Mitsui E&P Mozambique Area 1, ENH Rovuma Área Um, ONGC Videsh Rovuma, Beas Rovuma Energy Mozambique, BPRL Ventures Mozambique and PTTEP Mozambique Area 1.