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Mitsui and TotalEnergies Near Restart of $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project

Mitsui & Co., in partnership with TotalEnergies and the Mozambique government, is finalizing plans to restart construction of the $20 billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, according to Mitsui CEO Kenichi Hori. The project, led by TotalEnergies, has faced delays due to security concerns stemming from violent unrest in the region. However, Hori expressed optimism about recent improvements in the area’s security and assured investors that all parties are addressing remaining challenges. “We are

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Libya to Tender 22 Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks to International Investors

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has announced plans to launch a public tender offering 22 onshore and offshore exploration blocks to international oil companies. The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, on December 7. The tender aims to attract foreign investment to bolster Libya’s hydrocarbon sector. NOC Chairman Farhat Bengdara emphasized the introduction of a new standard agreement and an updated procedural manual. These documents,

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International Gas News

Globeleq’s Mozambique Gas Plant Faces Delays, Set for 2025 Commissioning

Globeleq Inc.’s 450-megawatt Central Termica de Temane gas-fired power plant in Mozambique has been delayed until mid-2025 due to extreme weather events that impacted the construction site. The plant, originally slated to begin production this year, was delayed by Cyclone Freddy in 2023 and Tropical Storm Filipo in March 2024, which wreaked havoc along Mozambique’s coastline. In response to inquiries, Globeleq confirmed that these weather systems had disrupted construction and pushed back the plant’s commissioning

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TotalEnergies to Approve $750 Million Gas Project in Nigeria by 2025

TotalEnergies is set to approve a $750 million investment in the Ima gas project in Nigeria next year, furthering the country’s efforts to attract new hydrocarbon investments. The Ima project, a shallow-water development planned in partnership with a local company, is expected to enhance gas supply to Nigeria’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. This follows a $500 million investment approved earlier in 2024 to develop the Ubeta onshore field, a project designed to produce 300

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BP Expands Operations in Egypt with New Oil and Gas Exploration Focus

BP is set to expand its presence in Egypt by exploring new oil and natural gas opportunities across six concessions, according to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The announcement came during a meeting with BP’s CEO, Murray Auchincloss, where the company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country. Madbouly highlighted BP’s 60-year history of operations in Egypt, during which the company has invested a total of $30 billion in developing its energy sector. At the

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Shell Returns to Angola with a New Oil Exploration Agreement

Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), marking its return to the country after a 25-year absence. The signing ceremony took place in Luanda on Thursday, with key participants including ANPG Chairman Paulino Jerónimo, Shell Executive Vice-President Eugene Okpere, and Minister of Natural Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo. Minister de Azevedo highlighted the importance of the agreement, attributing it to Angola’s ongoing

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International Gas News

Mozambique Reports $901 Million in Natural Gas Export Revenue in H1 2024

Mozambique’s natural gas exports generated $901 million in the first half of 2024, a 33% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to the central bank’s Semi-annual Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Report. The rise in natural gas revenue was attributed to increased export volumes, driven by the commencement of gas extraction and exports from Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin. This growth occurred despite a 28% drop in the average

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Woodside Energy Targets Partners for Louisiana LNG Project Ahead of 2025 Investment Decision

Woodside Energy plans to secure multiple partners for its Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) project before making a final investment decision (FID) in the first quarter of 2025, CEO Meg O’Neill told Reuters. The Australian-listed energy company is offering a 50% stake in the US Gulf Coast facility, which it fully acquired through its $1.2 billion purchase of Tellurian in October. The project is designed to process up to 27.7 million tons per annum of

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Morocco to Launch 2025 Tenders for Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline

Morocco is set to initiate tenders in 2025 for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, focusing on sections within Moroccan territory. This milestone is part of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines’ (ONHYM) 2025 Action Plan, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The pipeline’s first phase will span Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, with additional gas transport agreements expected next year. A dedicated private company will oversee the project’s construction, operation, and maintenance, as outlined in a project document

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Ghana Unveils 515MW Bridge Power Plant to Boost Energy Security

President Nana Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the Bridge Power Plant, a 200MW combined cycle power facility in Kpone, located in Greater Accra’s Heavy Industrial Area. The plant, developed by Early Power Limited, is powered primarily by natural gas and is designed to be one of Ghana’s most operationally flexible combined cycle facilities. Supplied with five TM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines by GE Vernova, the Bridge Power Plant represents a critical milestone in Ghana’s energy sector. It is

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