TotalEnergies has officially resumed full operations of the Mozambique LNG project.
The announcement followed a meeting in Afungi between Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, and His Excellency Daniel Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique.
The project’s restart follows the decision made by the Mozambique LNG consortium on 7 November 2025 to lift the Force Majeure declared in 2021, allowing work to resume both onshore and offshore.
The government of Mozambique reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate closely with Mozambique LNG to support the restart and to manage the consequences of the Force Majeure period.
Officials also confirmed that security measures introduced in cooperation with Rwanda remain in effect to safeguard operations.
Construction activity has now restarted at the Afungi site, where more than 4,000 workers are mobilised, including over 3,000 Mozambican nationals.
The project stands at roughly 40 per cent completion, with most engineering work and equipment procurement carried out during the suspension.
First LNG production is expected in 2029.
The Mozambique LNG development is expected to deliver significant economic returns for the country.
During construction, the project will create an estimated 7,000 direct jobs for Mozambicans.
Local companies are projected to receive contracts worth more than US$4 billion, in line with the consortium’s strong local content commitments.
Mozambique LNG has also advanced its social investment efforts through a large-scale socio-economic program in Cabo Delgado province.
The Mozambique LNG Foundation, established in 2023 with a US$200 million endowment, has already supported more than 8,000 job opportunities and assisted 7,000 farmers and fishermen across the region.
Patrick Pouyanné described the project’s restart as a defining moment for both TotalEnergies and Mozambique.
He thanked President Chapo and national authorities for their consistent support and said TotalEnergies is working to ensure the project’s long-term success for the people of Mozambique.
Pouyanné added that the development would position Mozambique among the world’s leading LNG exporters while providing sustainable economic growth through its strong local participation.
President Daniel Chapo noted that the project’s resumption represents a turning point for the national economy and reflects renewed confidence from international partners in Mozambique’s energy potential and institutional stability.
He said the project would generate substantial employment opportunities during both the construction and operational phases, strengthening workforce skills and boosting the national labour market.
The Mozambique LNG project is one of the largest private investments ever undertaken in Africa and is expected to transform Mozambique into a key supplier in the LNG sector.
