UAE’s Adnoc to buy Galp’s stake in Mozambique LNG project
The United Arab Emirates’ main oil company agreed to buy a 10% stake in a natural gas project in Mozambique, its second major deal this week as it seeks to expand the business globally.
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Total accused of manslaughter over Mozambique terrorist attack
The complaint accused the company of “involuntary manslaughter” and failing to assist someone who was in danger during the attack.
Total hints at further Namibia successes
Total has two rigs working in Namibia, with the Tungsten Explorer and the Deepsea Mira. A recent update from Vantage Drilling reported Total had extended the contract on the Tungsten Explorer into the second quarter of 2024.
Mozambique LNG falls short, Rufin report finds
Following talks with other bodies involved in the region, Rufin said “information flows little and poorly between Mozambique LNG and other actors”.
WBHO raises prospect of return to Mozambique LNG this year
Earlier this month, CEO and chairman Patrick Pouyanné visited Cabo Delgado and announced the appointment of a human rights rapporteur, Jean-Christophe Rufin.
Total calls in experts to assess Mozambique LNG return
The head of Total visited Afungi industrial site, the resettlement village of Quitunda and the towns of Palma and Mocimboa da Praia. It was an attack on Palma in March 2021 that halted Mozambique LNG.
More climate litigation coming for directors
“Personal claims against directors may be a potential area of growth. Directors will have to take the threat seriously, as they have an impact on their professional and personal lives,” Calvert warned.
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).
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.
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.
Standard Chartered under fire over Mozambique LNG emissions
Projects backed by Standard Chartered in 2021 will emit 2.3 billion tonnes of CO2 over their lifespan, with Mozambique LNG to play a major part in this.
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.
Friends of the Earth vows to continue fight against UKEF on Mozambique LNG
A legal challenge by Friends of the Earth (FoE) to Mozambique LNG has split opinions among High Court judges.
Stranded asset risk in Africa on the rise
Investments in Africa’s oil and gas risk undermining a move to lower carbon energy sources and are at risk of becoming stranded assets, according to a new report.
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.
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.
TechnipFMC, Energies deny Mozambique reports
TechnipFMC has rejected some claims around its Mozambique LNG work.
Total talks up Papua LNG plan with authorities
Total has set out plans to get the Papua LNG plan back on track, following the declaration of force majeure on its Mozambique LNG project.
Total rides oil prices higher
Benefiting from higher oil prices, Total reported an adjusted net income of $3 billion for the first quarter, up 69% year on year.
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.
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.