Mozambique Accelerates LNG Ambitions Through AEC Partnership

With over $50 billion mobilized for projects in the Rovuma Basin, the African Energy Chamber and state-owned Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos are intensifying their collaboration to secure Mozambique's position as a global LNG powerhouse while prioritizing the growth of domestic industrial participation and technical expertise.

Editorial·July 24, 2026·reads: 900

Mozambique Accelerates LNG Ambitions Through AEC Partnership

TotalEnergies signaled a decisive shift in late January by resuming construction at its $20.5 billion Mozambique LNG site, bringing 4,000 personnel back to work. This project, aiming for a 13.1-million-tonne annual capacity by mid-2029, anchors a broader regional strategy that includes ExxonMobil’s $30 billion Rovuma initiative and Eni’s Coral Norte floating facility. Beyond these exports, ENH is aggressively pursuing onshore exploration, including the Búzi Block, where commercial production is slated for late 2026.

To ensure these capital-intensive developments translate into long-term national gains, the AEC will leverage its global network to facilitate policy dialogue and streamline operations. Central to this effort is the expansion of local content, supported by training agreements with firms like Baker Hughes. By fostering a domestic supply chain and developing infrastructure for gas imports, ENH aims to transition from a project partner to a direct field operator, ultimately fueling a future petrochemical sector.