Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Mozambique LNG Project Construction to Resume After Force Majeure Lifted
Imagine a big construction project to build a special factory that makes natural gas into a liquid, called Mozambique LNG.
This factory had to stop building in 2021 because it wasn't safe to work there due to attacks by terrorists.
The companies in charge called this a 'force majeure' situation, meaning they couldn't continue due to unavoidable circumstances.
Now, the area has become much safer, and the 'force majeure' has ended.
This means the construction workers can go back to finish building the factory.
This is important because India needs more natural gas, and this project will help supply it much faster than from other countries.
Once finished, the factory will help India have more energy and support cleaner energy choices.
Force majeure at the Mozambique LNG project has been lifted, allowing construction to resume.
The force majeure was declared in May 2021 due to deteriorating security conditions and terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado province.
ONGC Videsh reports a significant improvement in the security situation, leading to the lifting of the declaration.
The Mozambique LNG project, a joint venture with a 30% stake held by Indian companies, is crucial for India's energy security.
The project's resumption is expected to improve LNG supply to India, with shipments arriving faster than from many other global suppliers.
- Who
- ONGC Videsh Ltd, Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 (Operator), and other project partners including BPCL and Oil India Ltd.
- What
- Force majeure has been lifted at the Mozambique LNG project, allowing construction to resume after being suspended since 2021.
- When
- Force majeure declared May 11, 2021; lifted recently (as of article publication date).
- Where
- Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.
- Why
- Deterioration of security conditions in Cabo Delgado Province caused by Islamic State terrorist attacks, which have since significantly improved.
ONGC Videsh Ltd
Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 (Operator)
Declaration of Force Majeure
ONGC Videsh Ltd
ONGC Videsh states the force majeure was imposed due to terrorist attacks.
Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 (Operator)
The operator declared force majeure following security concerns in Cabo Delgado Province.
Restart of Construction
ONGC Videsh Ltd
ONGC Videsh announced the force majeure has been lifted, enabling construction to restart for early completion.
Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 (Operator)
The lifting of force majeure allows construction activities to resume.
- Project Name
- Mozambique LNG project (Area 1)
- Operator
- Total E&P Mozambique Area 1 (Subsidiary of TotalEnergies)
- Location
- Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
- Force Majeure Declaration Date
- May 11, 2021
- Estimated Investment
- $20 billion
- Indian Stakeholders
- ONGC Videsh (16%), BPCL subsidiary (10%), Oil India Ltd (4%) - Total 30%
- Project Capacity
- Two-train LNG project
