The long-awaited restart of Mozambiques liquefied natural gas LNG development in Cabo Delgado marks an important turning point for the country and the broader region. It is one of Africas largest industrial developments but has been inactive since 2021 when security concerns in the north of the country led to the evacuation of personnel and suspension of work, says Viren Sookhun , Managing Director at Workforce Staffing: Africa and Middle East.
With conditions stabilising and confidence gradually returning, TotalEnergies is expected to fully lift the force majeure and move into an operational ramp-up early next year. Mozambique is now entering a period where significant international capital, technical expertise and industrial activity will return to the economy. The focus must shift to rebuilding momentum and delivering on the economic and social commitments the development is expected to unlock.
This project carries substantial expectations. As one of the largest energy investments on the continent, it plays a critical role in the global energy transition with LNG continuing to serve as a bridge between traditional hydrocarbons and lower-carbon energy sources. Investing countries and international operators need the project to progress quickly to regain lost time and manage escalating costs. For Mozambique, it is a chance to accelerate inclusive growth and avoid a scenario where the project generates more value offshore than it does for the local economy.
