Coral Sul FLNG arrives on site in Mozambique
The Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) vessel has arrived at Area 4, offshore Mozambique, with the aim of starting production in the second half of 2022.
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Security improves in northern Mozambique but tests are ahead
The military intervention in northern Mozambique has seen some successes, but with the recent death of a South African soldier and talk of the insurgency shifting, it is far from over.
South Africa opens up Gas Master Plan
South Africa sees it as “imperative” to add more gas suppliers, in order to help develop the local sector.
UK drops red list travel rules for African states
The UK has removed all 11 countries from the red list in the face of international pressure.
Sasol, Globeleq close financing on Temane power plan
Sasol and Globeleq have reached financial close on the gas-fired Central Termica de Temane (CTT) power project in Mozambique.
High Court challenge to Mozambique LNG funding begins
A case has begun this morning in the High Court as Friends of the Earth (FoE) challenges the UK government’s support for Mozambique LNG.
Mozambique launches sixth licence round
Mozambique has launched its sixth licensing round in an online and in person event, which will run until August 31, 2022.
Coral Sul sets off for Mozambique
The Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) vessel left Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard this morning on its way to Mozambique.
Eni’s offshore workers dodge tax in Mozambique, NGO alleges
A Mozambique NGO has accused Eni of evading taxes and local content responsibilities through its use of foreign contractors at the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) project.
Sasol’s plans slated as “risky, expensive and potentially unfeasible”
Petrochemical giant Sasol has come under fire for its emission reduction plans, particularly around its reliance on new technologies and resources to deliver the needed gains.
GL Africa signs up gas power plan in Mozambique
GL Africa Energy has reached an agreement to finance and operate a 250 MW power plant in Mozambique’s Nacala District.
ExxonMobil board debates dropping giant projects in Vietnam and Mozambique
ExxonMobil’s (NYSE:XOM) board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil and gas projects, that have high projected emissions profiles, as the supermajor reconsiders its investment strategy in a fast-changing energy landscape, the WSJ reported.
Credit Suisse settles up on Mozambique fraud
Credit Suisse and VTB have reached agreements with UK and US authorities to settle issues arising from arranging financing for Mozambique.
Geofizyka Torun starts Mozambique seismic for Sasol
Geofizyka Torun has begun shooting 3D seismic onshore in Mozambique for Sasol.
Exxon, Shell in East African LNG race
ExxonMobil continues to hold out hope for its Rovuma LNG project, in Mozambique, while Shell has held talks with the Tanzanian government on another East African export plan.
Putting local content at the heart of Uganda’s oil plans
On the cusp of activity starting, Uganda is making ready for a storm of activity to develop its Lake Albert resources.
More than half the world’s oil, gas is unextractable: Climate report
A larger than previously thought share of the world’s hydrocarbons cannot be produced if the world is able to control warming to only 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Sasol, CEF team up on South Africa gas imports plan
Sasol and the Central Energy Fund (CEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating gas developments in South Africa.
Aberdeen oil and gas security firm bags gong at prestigious ex-forces award ceremony
A north-east firm that specialises in oil and gas security services is toasting success after one of its bosses picked up a prestigious award.
Mozambique tackles terrorism, as debt trial begins
Mozambique has made progress in tackling its northern insurgency, as a trial begins on the “hidden debts” scandal.
Rwanda reclaims Mozambique town from Islamists
Rwandan forces have freed Mocímboa da Praia, a Mozambique town that had been held by Islamists since August 2020.
Rwanda sends troops to northern Mozambique
Rwanda will provide a 1,000-person force to Mozambique’s trouble Cabo Delgado Province to assist in a counter-insurgency programme.
Mantashe defends merger plans, Rompco pre-emption
Creation of a strong national oil company is essential to meeting South Africa’s energy needs, Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources Gwede Mantashe has said.
Making the case for communities
Companies working in Africa must do more to bolster local industry and participation, or risk continued challenges around security and legitimacy.
Sasol signs gas, LPG agreements to launch PSA project
Sasol has signed agreements to supply gas and LPG, allowing work to begin on the up-, mid- and downstream to begin in Mozambique.