Projecto Mozambique LNG
Projecto Mozambique LNG is a US$20 billion LNG infrastructure project in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, operated by TotalEnergies. It will produce 13.12 MTPA (expandable to 43 MTPA) from 65 Tcf of offshore gas reserves for export to global utilities and energy buyers, with first cargo targeted for 2029.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersAfungi Peninsula, Palma District, Mozambique
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Projecto Mozambique LNG does
Projecto Mozambique LNG is a large-scale, integrated LNG infrastructure development located on the Afungi Peninsula in Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique. The project is operated by TotalEnergies EP Mozambique Area 1, Lda. on behalf of a consortium that includes TotalEnergies, Mitsui, ENH (Mozambique's national hydrocarbon company), BPRL, ONGC, Oil India, and PTTEP. It was founded following the 2010 discovery of approximately 65 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas in Offshore Area 1, with a Final Investment Decision of approximately US$20 billion committed in June 2019.
The project encompasses the full LNG value chain: offshore subsea gas collection from multiple wells at approximately 1,600 meters water depth, subsea pipeline transport to shore, onshore gas processing and liquefaction through two liquefaction units (13.12 MTPA initial capacity, expandable to 43 MTPA), cryogenic storage in 9% nickel steel tanks, and marine export via a purpose-built dock. LNG is cooled to approximately -162°C, reducing gas volume by 600x for storage and transport. The facility is supported by a Local Content Program (including the CapacitaMoz training platform), a comprehensive Resettlement Plan (with Quitunda Village housing 557 relocated households), and Social Investment Programs in health, education, and income generation.
Revenue is generated through long-term LNG supply contracts with international utilities, energy companies, and regasification terminal operators across Atlantic, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated bilaterally. The project declared Force Majeure in April 2021 due to security issues in Cabo Delgado, which was lifted on November 7, 2025; full restart of project activities onshore and offshore was announced on January 29, 2026, with first LNG cargo targeted for 2029.
Projecto Mozambique LNG firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Projecto Mozambique LNG
- Legal name
- TotalEnergies EP Mozambique Area 1, Lda.
- Website
- https://mozambiquelng.co.mz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Projecto Mozambique LNG is a US$20 billion LNG infrastructure project in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, operated by TotalEnergies. It will produce 13.12 MTPA (expandable to 43 MTPA) from 65 Tcf of offshore gas reserves for export to global utilities and energy buyers, with first cargo targeted for 2029.
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Projecto Mozambique LNG industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Production
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LNG Liquefaction Plants (Onshore & FLNG) (EUALAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- LNG Liquefaction (Export Terminals) (EUAAACAE), LNG Storage, Terminals & Bunkering (Peak Shaving, Small-Scale LNG) (EUALAFAD), LNG EPC, Commissioning & Project Development (Engineering, Construction, Permitting) (EUALAFAI)
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Where Projecto Mozambique LNG is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Afungi Peninsula, Palma District
- HQ country
- Mozambique
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices3 records
Markets served
Projecto Mozambique LNG business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- LNG Sales: The project generates revenue through the sale of liquefied natural gas produced at its facility. LNG is transported via insulated pipelines to export dock and loaded onto LNG vessels for delivery to global buyers. Revenue comes from long-term supply contracts with utilities and energy companies across multiple regions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Projecto Mozambique LNG product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Mozambique LNG Project produces and sells liquefied natural gas (LNG) from offshore gas reserves in Area 1, located approximately 40 kilometers off the north coast of Mozambique. Gas is collected from subsea wells at approximately 1,600 meters water depth, piped onshore, liquefied into LNG at approximately -162°C via two liquefaction units (initial 13.12 MTPA, expandable to 43 MTPA), stored in cryogenic tanks, and exported via a purpose-built marine terminal to global buyers under long-term supply contracts.
Product overview
The Mozambique LNG Project is a large-scale LNG infrastructure development comprising two liquefaction units with 13.12 MTPA capacity and expansion capacity up to 43 MTPA. The project encompasses the entire LNG value chain including offshore gas collection from wells in 1,600 meters water depth, subsea pipeline transport, onshore gas processing and liquefaction at -162°C, large-scale cryogenic storage in 9% nickel steel tanks, and marine export operations. Supporting services include a Local Content Program with the CapacitaMoz capacity building platform, comprehensive Social Investment Programs covering community health, education, and income generation, and a Supplier Registration Platform for local procurement. The project is operated by TotalEnergies with first LNG cargo expected in 2029.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mozambique LNG A world-class Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) product produced from offshore Area 1 gas reserves located approximately 40 kilometers off the north coast of Mozambique. The LNG is sold to international utilities, energy companies, and regasification terminal operators for power generation, industrial applications, and distribution to end consumers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Full restart of project activities announced January 29, 2026 following Force Majeure lifted November 7, 2025
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Companies that use Projecto Mozambique LNG
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Projecto Mozambique LNG technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
Feature4 records
Projecto Mozambique LNG partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- BIOFUND (Fundação para a Conservação da Biodiversidade)minorMozambican biodiversity foundation partnered to advance biodiversity conservation and nature-based solutions. New partnership announced July 2026.
- TotalEnergiescoreOperator of the Mozambique LNG Project. TotalEnergies is the second largest LNG player in the world and a leader in Africa. Became operator in September 2019 following takeover from Anadarko.
- MitsuicoreJapanese trading company and project partner. Contributes to financing, offtake arrangements, and global market connections.
- ENH (Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos)coreMozambique's national oil company. Represents government interests and ensures local participation in the project.
- BPRL (Bharat Petroleum Realty)coreIndian state-owned oil company. Provides access to growing Indian energy market and contributes to project financing.
- ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)coreIndian state-owned oil and gas company. Contributes to project financing and offtake for Indian energy markets.
- Oil IndiacoreIndian state-owned oil company. Part of consortium contributing to project financing and market access.
- PTTEPcoreThai national oil company. Contributes to project financing and provides access to Southeast Asian energy markets.
- Pathfinder InternationalminorHealth-focused NGO implementing integrated community health program under MoU with Cabo Delgado health authorities. Focuses on primary healthcare, maternal and childcare, mental health, nutrition, WASH, and gender-based violence interventions.
- TechnoServeminorInternational nonprofit implementing the Catalisa program for economic development in Cabo Delgado. Focuses on agribusiness development, job creation, and youth skills training.
- USAIDminorMoU for integrated health programming in Palma and Mocímboa da Praia districts. Focus on reproductive health, adolescent girls' empowerment, and reducing child/early/forced marriage.
- MASC (Civil Society Support Mechanism Foundation)minorMozambican foundation supported to create Independent Civil Society Monitoring Platform (ICSMP) for monitoring environmental and social performance of the project.
- FumilarminorOrganization implementing Sustainable Community Malaria Control Program (Pamoja Tunaweza initiative) with US$1M+ funding from Mozambique LNG Project.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Projecto Mozambique LNG competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- LNG Canada: Shell-led consortium (with Petronas, PetroChina, Mitsubishi, KOGAS) developing a multi-train LNG export facility in Kitimat, Canada. Comparable mega-project structure, multi-NOC consortium, and offtake-led financing model.
- NextDecade (Rio Grande LNG): Developing a multi-train LNG export facility at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. Comparable large-scale greenfield LNG project with phased train development and global offtake contracting.
- Papua LNG Project: TotalEnergies-operated LNG development in Papua New Guinea with similar consortium structure and offshore gas-to-LNG configuration. Most directly comparable as a TotalEnergies-led LNG project at a similar stage of development.
- Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project: BP- and Kosmos-operated deepwater LNG project offshore Mauritania/Senegal with similar offshore gas production plus nearshore liquefaction structure. Closest comparable in terms of African deepwater-to-LNG value chain and consortium-driven project finance.
- Pluto LNG: Woodside-operated LNG export project in Western Australia with expansion path to train 2. Comparable single-site LNG facility with planned brownfield expansion and Asian buyer base.
- Energia Costa Azul LNG: Sempra-operated LNG export terminal under development in Mexico with phase 1 already operational. Comparable phased LNG export project with Asia-Pacific offtake focus.
Broad incumbents
- Cheniere Energy (Sabine Pass / Corpus Christi): Largest US LNG exporter operating multiple large-scale liquefaction trains at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi. Benchmarks LNG construction economics, long-term offtake contracting, and FID-style project financing at scale.
- Gorgon LNG: Chevron-operated mega LNG project (with ExxonMobil, Shell) on Barrow Island, Australia. Comparable scale, multi-train configuration, and long-term Asian offtake focus.
- Sempra Infrastructure (Cameron LNG / Port Arthur LNG): Operates Cameron LNG (with Mitsui, the same JV partner as in Mozambique LNG) and is developing Port Arthur LNG. Directly comparable through Mitsui partnership and multi-train LNG export model.
- Wheatstone LNG: Chevron-operated LNG project in Western Australia with two-train configuration and Asian offtake. Comparable mega-scale LNG infrastructure with multi-decade reserve life.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Projecto Mozambique LNG social profiles
Digital presenceProjecto Mozambique LNG compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Projecto Mozambique LNG financial estimates
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Projecto Mozambique LNG leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Projecto Mozambique LNG funding detail
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Projecto Mozambique LNG M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Projecto Mozambique LNG
What does Projecto Mozambique LNG do?
The Mozambique LNG Project produces and sells liquefied natural gas (LNG) from offshore gas reserves in Area 1, located approximately 40 kilometers off the north coast of Mozambique. Gas is collected from subsea wells at approximately 1,600 meters water depth, piped onshore, liquefied into LNG at approximately -162°C via two liquefaction units (initial 13.12 MTPA, expandable to 43 MTPA), stored in cryogenic tanks, and exported via a purpose-built marine terminal to global buyers under long-term supply contracts.
Is Projecto Mozambique LNG a public or private company?
Projecto Mozambique LNG is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Projecto Mozambique LNG founded?
Projecto Mozambique LNG was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Projecto Mozambique LNG based?
Projecto Mozambique LNG is headquartered in Afungi Peninsula, Palma District, Mozambique, in the Africa region.
How does Projecto Mozambique LNG make money?
One revenue line is on record: LNG Sales.
Who are Projecto Mozambique LNG's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are LNG Canada, NextDecade (Rio Grande LNG), Papua LNG Project, Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project, Pluto LNG and Energia Costa Azul LNG. Broad incumbents are Cheniere Energy (Sabine Pass / Corpus Christi), Gorgon LNG, Sempra Infrastructure (Cameron LNG / Port Arthur LNG) and Wheatstone LNG.
Does Projecto Mozambique LNG have an API?
No public API is recorded for Projecto Mozambique LNG.
What industry is Projecto Mozambique LNG in?
Projecto Mozambique LNG's product category is Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAFAA, LNG Liquefaction Plants (Onshore & FLNG), with a secondary code of EUAAACAE, LNG Liquefaction (Export Terminals). Its NAICS code is 32512 and its SIC code is 3533.