NLNG breaks ground on Train 7
Nigeria LNG has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at Train 7, increasing capacity by around 35%.
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Havfram wins hook-up work from Technip Energies
Technip Energies has awarded a contract for pre-installation and subsequent hook-up for a floating project offshore Mauritania and Senegal to Havfram.
TechnipFMC, Energies deny Mozambique reports
TechnipFMC has rejected some claims around its Mozambique LNG work.
JGC, KBR sign up to study UTM liquefaction plan
Nigeria’s UTM Offshore has signed up Japan’s JGC Corp. and KBR to study its proposed floating LNG plan.
Petrofac wins BP work offshore Mauritania-Senegal
Petrofac has won a contract from BP for work on operational procedures at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Qatar and Russia set to benefit from China’s robust LNG demand
Among major liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, Qatar, as well as Russia and African producers, look set to benefit from China’s rising demand for the fuel, according to FitchSolutions.
Long haul ahead on Tanzania LNG plans
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan aims to wrap up talks on an LNG project within six months, but the government faces a tough task in securing new investments.
Saipem warns on 4bn euro Mozambique LNG impact
Saipem has issued a warning over its 4 billion euro ($4.8bn) contract for work on Mozambique LNG, following Total’s declaration of force majeure.
Caisson on the move for BP’s Senegal project
The first caisson for the BP-led Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project in Senegal has left the port of Dakar.
Total hits freeze on Mozambique LNG
Total has declared force majeure at its Mozambique LNG project, citing the local insecurity.
FoE wins review on UKEF’s Mozambique LNG support
The UK government will face questions in court over the legality of its support for Mozambique LNG, following a win for Friends of the Earth (FoE).
Disaster for Mozambique businesses as gas boom turns to bust
Mozambican businesses looking to cash in on Africa’s biggest private investment are facing disaster after an attack by Islamic State-linked militants on a town close to Total’s $20 billion natural gas export project.
FoE seeks review of UK support for Mozambique LNG
The High Court will hear an application from Friends of the Earth (FoE) today to review the UK government’s support of the Mozambique LNG scheme.
East African LNG outlook seems positive in 2021 but fluctuating prices, political instability and terrorism risk stifling growth
East Africa is in a prime location to export gas globally but growth and progress has largely been slow, largely because of fluctuating liquified natural gas prices, political instability and terrorism.
Gabon aims for investors on pilot flare scheme
Shell, Equinor call for LNG progress from Tanzania
Shell and Equinor executives in Tanzania have issued a plea for the country to support the proposed LNG project in Lindi.
Tanzania aims to win back investors
Tanzania’s new president has spoken of her desire to get the country’s LNG projects moving, while overseeing a confusing change at Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. (TPDC).
SADC talks terrorism in Mozambique summit
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an emergency meeting today in Maputo to discuss terrorism in Mozambique.
Hoax alleges Galp withdrawal from Mozambique
A hoax statement claims Galp is abandoning its involvement in northern Mozambique in order to pursue a “100% renewable future”.
SAS arrives in northern Mozambique
Foreign military support is growing in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado Province following the attack on Palma but it is clear that the LNG plans have suffered a major setback.
Expats killed in Mozambique attack
The terrorist attack on Palma on March 24 has led to the deaths of a number of people and expatriate workers.
Mozambique attack undermines Total return plans
Just hours after Total announced its proposed plans to restart work at Mozambique LNG, insurgents have attacked the nearby town of Palma.
Total restarts Mozambique LNG work under new security deal
Total intends to resume work at the Mozambique LNG site after the government has provided assurances of improved security.
FoE pursues UK over Mozambique LNG funding
Friends of the Earth (FoE) is asking for an oral hearing at the High Court in its bid to reverse the UK’s support for the Mozambique LNG project.
New Fortress pulls trigger on floating LNG plan
New Fortress Energy has taken a final investment decision (FID) on its Fast LNG plan.