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Reports indicate that firms have taken preliminary steps, including deploying resources to the project site. However, a Total representative declined to comment, citing confidentiality of the matter.
Companies hired by TotalEnergies SE to build a USD 20 billion gas project in northern Mozambique have started preparing to resume work on the venture. The work on the project was suspended because of a militant insurgency, some four years ago.
Reports indicate that firms have taken preliminary steps, including deploying resources to the project site. However, a Total representative declined to comment, citing confidentiality of the matter.
The French oil major sent a letter earlier this week, along with a so-called notice to proceed with site preparation to companies including Portuguese builder Mota-Engil SGPS SA, which won a USD 365 million contract with Belgian construction firm Besix Group SA in 2020 to build marine facilities for the project. It is also reported that discussions have started between contractors and subcontractors about returning.
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Total halted work, evacuated workers, and declared force majeure in 2021 after an escalation in attacks by Islamic State-linked militants. The plant will liquefy and export the extensive gas reserves off northeast Mozambique that were discovered 15 years ago. Mozambican President Daniel Chapo earlier this week said his government and private companies will have to collectively ensure the necessary security is in place to enable the restart.
