ExxonMobil names EPC consortium for Rovuma LNG; TotalEnergies says Area 1 is ~45% complete
08 Aug 2026 — ExxonMobil issued a letter of intent to the SMDC consortium (Saipem, McDermott, Daewoo, CPECC) to lead onshore EPC works at Rovuma LNG, a pre-FID mobilisation step; TotalEnergies meanwhile reports Mozambique LNG (Area 1) is about 45% complete after a January 2026 restart, with first LNG targeted in 2029.
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08 Aug 2026 — ExxonMobil issued a letter of intent to the SMDC consortium (Saipem, McDermott, Daewoo, CPECC) to lead onshore EPC works at Rovuma LNG, a pre-FID mobilisation step; TotalEnergies meanwhile reports Mozambique LNG (Area 1) is about 45% complete after a January 2026 restart, with first LNG targeted in 2029.
If projects proceed to FID and construction without major delay, contracted future LNG exports would materially raise Mozambique's prospective foreign-currency receipts and external-debt capacity, easing sovereign financing pressures. The improvement is conditional on sustained security, timely project delivery and buyer contract performance; absent delivery, expected FX and fiscal benefits will not materialise.
Final investment decision (FID) for Rovuma LNG expected later in 2026 (President cited September 2026).
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- Economic Week: ExxonMobil Names EPC Contractor for Rovuma LNG as Mozambique LNG Hits 45% • 360 Mozambique360mozambique.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
- Mozambique's LNG Restart, Gas-to-Power Push Shape AEW 2026 Investment Discussionaecweek.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
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