A jihadist attack targeted Palma, a strategic area in northern Mozambique, marking a return of insecurity near TotalEnergies' suspended gas project since 2021.
US-based Chevron appoints Kevin McLachlan, a veteran of TotalEnergies, as its global head of exploration, in a strategic move targeting Nigeria, Angola and Namibia.
Opportunities are emerging for African countries to move from extraction to industrial manufacturing in energy technology value chains, as the 2025 G20 discussions highlight these issues.
Exxon is seeking direct support from the Mozambican government to secure its Rovuma LNG project, as Islamist violence continues to hinder investment in the country’s north.
TotalEnergies has set 2029 as the restart date for its Mozambique LNG project, frozen since 2021, delaying the exploitation of a strategic investment worth more than $20bn in liquefied natural gas.
Nine African countries will receive €545mn ($638mn) in European Union funding to support rural electrification and strengthen regional renewable energy infrastructure.
The partnership with the World Bank-funded Pro Energia+ programme aims to expand electricity access in Mozambique by targeting rural communities through a results-based financing mechanism.
The South African judiciary has revoked TotalEnergies’ authorization to explore a 10,000 km² offshore block, forcing the group into a new procedure that includes a public consultation.
Tanzania, together with Russia, is starting construction of a uranium plant in Namtumbo for $1.2bn, aiming to boost mining revenues and secure a place in the global nuclear industry.
Mozambique aims to strengthen the presence of Russian companies in natural gas exploration and production as the country looks to diversify its partnerships in the natural resources sector.
TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG gas project is at the centre of a legal challenge in Washington, following the approval of a $4.7 bn loan by the US Exim Bank, amid security concerns and opposition from civil society groups.
Technip Energies has secured a contract to lead preparatory works for a floating liquefied natural gas unit in Africa, confirming its presence in the international gas infrastructure market.
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise commercial agreements for a 153 MW energy storage project in South Africa, aimed at enhancing national grid stability and optimising peak energy management.
After four years of interruption due to regional insecurity, TotalEnergies announces the upcoming resumption of its liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, representing a $20bn investment.
South Africa aims to revive the exploitation of its shale gas reserves by seeking technological and commercial support from the United States, proposing a major purchasing agreement for American liquefied natural gas.
Patrick Pouyanné reassures shareholders by confirming TotalEnergies' strategic direction, combining hydrocarbons and low-carbon electricity, despite an unstable economic environment and climate activist protests in Paris.
Brussels announces a full exit from Russian gas by the end of 2027, despite a remaining 9% dependency and pressure on the global liquefied natural gas market.
A preliminary investigation into manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger has been opened against TotalEnergies, following a complaint lodged by survivors and families of victims of the attack in Palma, Mozambique, in March 2021.
Eni has successfully unloaded the first LNG cargo at the new Snam regasification terminal in Piombino. This acquisition of regasification capacity is part of Eni's strategy to diversify LNG supplies in Italy.
Japanese Prime Minister pledges to help Mozambique against jihadist insurgency and promises financial assistance to fight terrorism. Japan, the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas, is looking to deepen its relationship with Maputo, particularly in the energy sector.
The resumption of TotalEnergies' gas project in Mozambique is considered premature by its CEO, due to disagreements over the costs associated with the restart. The project had been suspended since 2021 following a jihadist attack.
Mozambique's president has given the green light for TotalEnergies to resume its natural gas project, which has been suspended since 2021 following a jihadist attack. However, TotalEnergies is cautious about resuming its operations.
The Italian subcontractor Saipem, in charge of the development of the gas project in northern Mozambique for TotalEnergies, expects a possible resumption of operations as early as July despite the jihadist violence that has hit the region.
As the energy crisis continues, gas prices are soaring. To deal with this, Italy is calling for a cap on gas prices. Several states, such as Portugal and Belgium, support such a measure.
