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TotalEnergies Resumes $20 Billion LNG Project in Mozambique

1/29/2026

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TotalEnergies restarts its $20 billion liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique after a five-year pause due to a deadly insurgency.
CEO Patrick Pouyanné spoke at the ceremony, attended by President Daniel Chapo, who highlighted jobs and growth.
The project expects first gas by 2029.
The project has faced scrutiny over allegations of war crimes linked to the insurgency.
TotalEnergies aims to employ over 4,000 workers, mostly Mozambicans, and support training.

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TotalEnergies restarts its $20 billion liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique after a five-year pause due to a deadly insurgency.
CEO Patrick Pouyanné spoke at the ceremony, attended by President Daniel Chapo, who highlighted jobs and growth.
The project expects first gas by 2029.
The project has faced scrutiny over allegations of war crimes linked to the insurgency.
TotalEnergies aims to employ over 4,000 workers, mostly Mozambicans, and support training.