Name of the Project
Area 1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.
Location
The project proposes to develop an LNG facility on the Afungi peninsula in Cabo Delgado province, in Mozambique.
Project Owner/s
Anadarko Moçambique Área 1, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, which operates Offshore Area 1.
Coventurers include ENH Rovuma Área Um, Mitsui E&P Mozambique Area1, ONGC Videsh, Beas Rovuma Energy Mozambique, BPRL Ventures Mozambique and PTTEP Mozambique Area 1.
Project Description
Offshore Area 1 contains about 75-trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.
The project involves the development of Mozambique’s first onshore LNG facility, comprising two initial LNG trains, with a total nameplate capacity of 12.88-million tonnes a year to support the development of the Golfinho/Atum, field located entirely within Offshore Area 1.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
McDermott International has announced that CCS Joint Venture (JV), a JV between McDermott, Saipem and Chiyoda, has reached full agreement for a contract with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for the Area 1 LNG development.
CCS JV's project scope includes the onshore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for all components of the onshore LNG development, which includes two LNG trains and the associated utilities and infrastructure. Previously, CCS JV provided front-end engineering design (FEED) services for this LNG development.
McDermott's initial portion of the EPC contract award is about $2-billion.
Work at the site is expected to start when Anadarko issues a Notice to Proceed after it takes a final investment decision, expected in June.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation investor relations Mike Pearl, tel +1832636 3271 or email mike.pearl@anadarko.com.