Mozambique nationalism election debate risks LNG project delays

Mozambique’s presidential candidates are advocating for the renegotiation of contracts related to the nation’s major projects with developers, a move that could potentially delay the construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities by TotalEnergies SE and ExxonMobil Corp. Daniel Chapo, the candidate from the ruling Liberation Front of Mozambique (Frelimo), expressed last month that contract revisions should be conducted on a case-by-case basis. This sentiment has been echoed by candidates from three opposition parties, sparking

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Eskom and Sasol Partner to Explore LNG Imports as Mozambique Gas Supply Declines

Eskom and Sasol have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the introduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a replacement for natural gas imports from southern Mozambique, which are expected to decline significantly by 2027. The MoU was signed by Eskom CEO Dan Marokane and Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi during a ceremony at Eskom’s Megawatt Park, attended by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. In early September, Sasol announced that the decline

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Türkiye Explores Offshore Gas in Egypt, Strengthens Energy Ties

Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, announced the country’s active exploration of offshore gas fields in Egypt, aiming to utilize Turkish Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) vessels for hydrocarbon supply. In an interview with Anadolu in Ankara, Bayraktar highlighted Türkiye’s normalized relations with Egypt and recent energy agreements between the two nations. During Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Ankara last week, both countries discussed potential cooperation in oil and natural

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Uganda to Issue New Oil and Gas Exploration Licenses in 2025/2026 to Boost Investment

Uganda plans to issue new oil and gas exploration licenses in the 2025/2026 fiscal year (July-June) to attract further investment into the sector. The country’s last licensing round, which began in 2019, concluded in early 2023, with two out of five available blocks awarded. “Accelerating oil and gas investments will be key to driving Uganda’s economic growth next fiscal year,” said Finance Minister Matia Kasaija during a speech outlining the government’s priorities for 2025/2026. He

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US Export-Import Bank Considers Funding Eni’s Offshore LNG Project in Mozambique

The US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) is evaluating funding for Eni SpA’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the coast of Mozambique. This follows its previous investment in an onshore LNG facility that faced delays due to security concerns and opposition from environmental groups. Eni’s Coral North floating LNG plant is listed as a pending project by Ex-Im. The bank stated in an emailed response that the financing amount would be disclosed upon final board approval,

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HBS International Invests $65 Million to Boost Egypt’s Natural Gas Production

HBS International, a Tunisia-based oil and gas company, is investing $65 million this year to enhance natural gas reserves and production in Egypt’s Western Desert, particularly in the southwest El Alamein area. This investment aims to increase the company’s natural gas output in Egypt by approximately 167% by October, reaching 40 million cubic feet per day, up from the current 15 million cubic feet daily. In response to fuel demands for power plants, the Egyptian

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UTM Offshore Ltd. Secures Approval for Nigeria’s First Floating LNG Facility

UTM Offshore Ltd. has received approval to build Nigeria’s first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, five years after its initial proposal. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority issued a license-to-construct for the LNG project, which has a capacity of 2.8 million metric tons per year. Farouk Ahmed, head of the regulatory agency, noted that the approval represents a significant milestone and supports the government’s gas expansion goals. Nigeria, Africa’s leading crude oil

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Mozambique’s Buzi Block Set to Begin Natural Gas Production by 2026

The onshore Buzi block in Sofala province, Mozambique, is projected to start natural gas production by 2026, with plans to power a thermoelectric plant in the region. Rudêncio Morais, research and production administrator at the National Hydrocarbons Company (ENH), revealed that assessment activities are underway to finalize the development plan, expected to be submitted to the government by the end of 2024. Morais shared this information during the II Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, highlighting the

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ANPG and Sonangol Launch New Hydrocarbon Exploration Project in Kwanza Basin

The National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploration and Production are set to invest in a specialized service to identify oil and other hydrocarbons in the onshore blocks of the Kwanza Basin. In a press release, ANPG announced that the project is scheduled to commence in September this year. The aim is to enhance geophysical and geological understanding of the Kwanza Basin blocks. The initial phase of the project will involve data

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IOCs to Invest $60 Billion in Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector Over Next Five Years

International Oil Companies (IOCs) are planning to invest $60 billion globally over the next five years to advance Angola’s oil and gas prospects. A recent note obtained by Jornal de Angola reveals that the investment includes Total Energies’ strategic project, which involves developing the Begonia field with a budget of $850 million. Additionally, ExxonMobil is expected to invest up to $15 billion in the Namibe Basin, following recent successful discoveries. Details of these projects will

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