Corinth Pipeworks (CPW), the steel pipe division of Cenergy, has been awarded a contract to supply line pipe for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
The line pipe supply package carries an estimated value of between US$200 million (€170.92 million) and US$250 million, according to details of the agreement.
The contract was granted by the Area 4 Partners, a group led by ExxonMobil Moçambique, which is acting as the delegated operator for the project.
The Rovuma LNG development itself is operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture, an incorporated joint venture made up of ExxonMobil, Eni and CNPC.
These three companies collectively hold a 70 per cent stake in the Area 4 concession.
The remaining 30 per cent is divided equally among XRG, Kogas and Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos.
Under the terms of the agreement, Corinth Pipeworks will manufacture approximately 250 kilometres of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel line pipe, with a combined weight of around 120,000 tonnes.
The pipes, ranging in diameter from 20 inches to 24 inches, will be incorporated into the offshore pipeline network supporting the Rovuma LNG project.
In addition to manufacturing the pipe itself, the scope of supply includes anti-corrosion coating and concrete weight coating services.
Once operational, the Rovuma LNG project is expected to reach a production capacity of 18.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas, positioning it as one of the largest LNG developments currently in progress worldwide.
Speaking about the award, Corinth Pipeworks general manager Ilias Bekiros said: “We are proud to be selected for the Rovuma LNG Project, one of the most significant energy developments currently under way worldwide.
“This award reflects the confidence that leading energy operators place in Corinth Pipeworks’ technical capabilities, manufacturing excellence and ability to successfully execute complex offshore projects.
“It further reinforces our position as a trusted partner for critical energy infrastructure on a global scale.”
Manufacturing of the pipeline components will take place at Corinth Pipeworks’ production facilities in Thisvi, Greece, a site the company has used for previous large-scale offshore energy projects.
The technical specifications of the contract reflect the demanding nature of the Rovuma LNG development.
The project requires line pipe capable of withstanding the challenging conditions encountered in deepwater gas operations, underscoring the importance of the material quality and engineering standards involved in the manufacturing process.
The award comes at an active moment for the Rovuma LNG project’s broader development timeline.
Earlier this month, ExxonMobil Moçambique issued a letter of intent to McDermott Energy Solutions (UK), covering limited engineering and procurement services tied to the continuation of the project’s first phase.
Together, these developments signal renewed momentum for the Rovuma LNG project, which has faced a complex history in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region.
The contract award to Corinth Pipeworks represents a tangible step forward in the project’s execution, bringing one of the world’s most closely watched LNG ventures closer to realising its production ambitions.
As work progresses, further contract announcements covering engineering, procurement and construction elements of the Rovuma LNG project are expected in the coming months, as operators and partners continue advancing the development toward completion.
