Projecto Mozambique LNG

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.

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.

Ownership category

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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)

Keywords

• Liquefied natural gas
• LNG production
• Gas liquefaction
• Offshore gas extraction
• Energy infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Afungi Peninsula, Palma District

HQ country

Mozambique

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. 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

Core 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.

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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
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BIOFUND (Fundação para a Conservação da Biodiversidade)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2026Mozambican biodiversity foundation partnered to advance biodiversity conservation and nature-based solutions. New partnership announced July 2026.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperator 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.
• MitsuicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese trading company and project partner. Contributes to financing, offtake arrangements, and global market connections.
• ENH (Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMozambique's national oil company. Represents government interests and ensures local participation in the project.
• BPRL (Bharat Petroleum Realty)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian state-owned oil company. Provides access to growing Indian energy market and contributes to project financing.
• ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian state-owned oil and gas company. Contributes to project financing and offtake for Indian energy markets.
• Oil IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian state-owned oil company. Part of consortium contributing to project financing and market access.
• PTTEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai national oil company. Contributes to project financing and provides access to Southeast Asian energy markets.
• Pathfinder InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth-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.
• TechnoServeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational nonprofit implementing the Catalisa program for economic development in Cabo Delgado. Focuses on agribusiness development, job creation, and youth skills training.
• USAIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU 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)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMozambican foundation supported to create Independent Civil Society Monitoring Platform (ICSMP) for monitoring environmental and social performance of the project.
• FumilarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization 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

Direct 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

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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