ExxonMobil revives LNG project in Mozambique as security improves

Mozambique

MAPUTO, November 20, 2025 – ExxonMobil has lifted force majeure on its LNG development in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin, paving the way for a final investment decision, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

The project had been on hold since 2021 following attacks by militants in Cabo Delgado province. ExxonMobil now anticipates advancing quickly with partners including CNPC, Korea Gas, ADNOC and Eni. The development aims to produce 18 million tonnes of LNG annually and could begin operations in the early 2030s, Bloomberg said.

“We are working with our partners and the government of Mozambique to ensure the safety of our people and facilities, as we look to develop a world-class LNG project that can help drive economic growth,” the report cited an ExxonMobil spokesman as saying.

TotalEnergies, developing a nearby USD 20-billion plant, lifted its own suspension in October.

ExxonMobil has a growing LNG portfolio. In Mozambique, it is developing the Rovuma LNG project and plans to double its LNG supply by 2030 to meet rising global demand.

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