Mozambique LNG: TotalEnergies to Assess the Humanitarian Situation in Cabo Delgado Province

Last week Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, visited the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique to evaluate the security and humanitarian situation where the Mozambique LNG project is located. On April 26, 2021, Mozambique LNG withdrew personnel from the Afungi site due to the security situation in the region, leading to the declaration of force majeure. The CEO visited the Afungi industrial site, the resettlement village of Quitunda, the towns of Palma and Mocimboa da Praia, and met with President Filipe Nyusi to discuss the situation in the province.

An independent mission to assess the humanitarian situation in the province has been assigned to Jean-Christophe Rufin, an expert in humanitarian action and human rights. The mission will evaluate the actions taken by Mozambique LNG and propose additional actions if necessary. The report of this mission will be delivered at the end of February shared with all Mozambique LNG partners.

“Since 2021, the situation in Cabo Delgado province has improved significantly, thanks in particular to the support provided by the African countries that committed themselves to restore peace and security, said Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies. “The mission entrusted to Jean-Christophe Rufin should enable Mozambique LNG's partners to assess whether the current situation allows for a resumption of activities while respecting human rights.”

Mozambique LNG is the first onshore LNG plant in the country and is owned by a consortium including Total SE, ENH Rovuma, Mitsui E&P, ONGC Videsh, Beas Rovuma Energy, BPRL Ventures, and PTTEP.