UK court rakes over government support for Mozambique LNG
The Court of Appeal will today hear a legal challenge over the Mozambique LNG project, from Friends of the Earth (FoE).
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Sasol faces tough questions on transition at AGM
Sasol will hold its AGM today and will face some tough questions on its environmental stance from various NGOs.
Eni talks more FLNG with Mozambique president
Eni has held talks with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi on more floating LNG (FLNG) projects in the East African state.
Eni, CNOOC bid for Mozambique acreage
Eni and CNOOC have submitted applications for areas up for grabs in Mozambique’s sixth licensing round.
Mozambique, with Eni, celebrate first LNG export
Coral Sul has exported its first LNG cargo, bringing Mozambique into the exclusive club of liquefied gas exporters.
Eni confirms start up at Coral Sul, with BP to profit on LNG sales
Eni and ExxonMobil have both confirmed the start up of the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) project, offshore Mozambique.
Senegal to join GECF ahead of Tortue LNG exports
Senegal will join the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) today as an observer, before graduating to full membership next year with the start of LNG exports.
Bharat hopes for Mozambique resumption, despite conflict
Work on Mozambique LNG may resume in the first half of 2023, a project partner has said, but the northern insurgency continues.
Mozambique to export first LNG as global natural gas prices soar
Mozambique is poised to ship its first cargo of liquefied natural gas overseas, joining the ranks of the world’s exporters as a global energy crunch pushes prices of the fuel to record highs.
Choosing fast FLNG to cash in on sky-high gas prices
High gas prices represent an opportunity for those already producing, but those working on new supplies are feeling the need to accelerate plans. Floating LNG (FLNG) offers one solution, being faster to market than onshore projects.
Opportunity in Africa’s LNG, if Europe gets serious on supply
Africa could build 120 million tonnes per year of LNG capacity, the International Gas Union (IGU) has said, but development remains slow.
Bangalane takes up role as head of INP
Nazário Bangalane has been sworn in as the new chairman of Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
Bangalane takes up role as head of INP
Nazário Bangalane has been sworn in as the new chairman of Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
Sobriety has the upper hand, for now, in exploration
A small group of deep-pocketed companies increasingly dominates exploration and, as yet, they are avoiding the boom-and-bust mentality of previous oil cycles.
Updated: Italy ties up gas plans with Angola, Congo Brazzaville
Italy has secured a deal to increase gas supplies from Angola, following high level talks between Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi di Maio and Angolan President João Lourenço.
Challenging policy on climate change grounds
In a recent judicial review decision, two judges in an English court considered an application by Friends of the Earth (FoE) to quash UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) decision to provide export finance to the Mozambique LNG Project.
Saipem wins $150mn Coral Sul maintenance contract
Eni has awarded a maintenance contract on its Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) facility off Mozambique to Saipem.
Mozambique pre-qualifies 12 companies for 6th bid round
Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP) has approved 12 of the 13 companies for pre-qualification in its sixth licence round.
Mozambique president launches Temane project
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi has ceremonially laid the first stone for the Temane project.
Mozambique names sixth bid round competitors
Mozambique has closed the pre-qualification section of its sixth bidding round with 13 companies submitting documents.
Eni flags Africa and gas growth to tackle demand crunch
Africa will play a critical role in providing more supply for Eni’s portfolio, CEO Claudio Descalzi set out during the company’s capital markets day.
South Africa’s DMRE flies the flag for hydrocarbons
South Africa has made clear it is not moving away from hydrocarbons in the near term, talking up exploration plans and gas imports, in addition to scope for new coal generation.
Mozambique regulator head bumped up to minister spot
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi has reshuffled the cabinet, moving Max Tonela from the energy ministry to act as the Minister of Economy and Finance.
As Europe reconsiders energy security, LNG is set for the limelight
It is unlikely that Europe will agree to cutting gas flows from Russia, but the invasion of Ukraine has had a clear impact on security of supply considerations.
Mozambique offers “advantaged barrels” in exploration round
Mozambique’s sixth bid round is under way and potential bidders have until the end of February to pre-qualify.