TotalEnergies SE is taking significant steps to restart its long-stalled natural gas project in northern Mozambique, following years of delay due to a violent insurgency in the region.
The French energy giant has issued formal notifications to contractors, instructing them to begin site preparations.
Companies involved in the project have started mobilizing personnel and equipment, signaling a gradual return to full operations.
Among those notified is Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil, which, in partnership with Belgian company Besix, had previously secured a contract for marine infrastructure development.
Sources also confirm that talks have resumed between primary contractors and their subcontractors regarding re-engagement with the project.
Located in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility is central to the country’s economic strategy, representing one of the largest foreign investments in Africa.
The project was suspended in 2021 after a surge in extremist violence prompted TotalEnergies to evacuate staff and declare force majeure.
The facility is designed to process and export vast offshore gas reserves discovered over a decade ago in Mozambique’s northeastern waters.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to securing the region, urging collaboration between public and private sectors to ensure a stable environment for development.
If fully resumed, the project has the potential to transform Mozambique into a key player in the global LNG market and drive long-term economic growth.
