Rovuma liquefied natural gas project, Mozambique

29th March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Rovuma liquefied natural gas project, Mozambique

Name of the Project
Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.

Location
The project is located in the Mamba fields, in the Area 4 block, in the Rovuma basin, off the shore of Mozambique.

Client
Mozambique Rovuma Venture, an incorporated joint venture that includes ExxonMobil, Eni, China National Petroleum Corporation, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Kogas and Galp.

ExxonMobil will lead construction and operation of natural gas liquefaction and related facilities on behalf of the joint venture, and Eni will lead construction and operation of upstream facilities.

Project Description
The project will produce, liquefy and market natural gas from Area 4.

The development plan for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project specifies the proposed design and construction of two LNG trains, which will each produce 7.6-million tons of LNG a year.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The joint venture has secured LNG offtake commitments from affiliated buyer entities of the partners, a key milestone that enables the participants to rapidly move towards a final investment decision in 2019 on the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
ExxonMobil media relations, tel +1972 940 6007.