XRG/Galp Energia/ExxonMobil/ENH/KOGAS/ENI/CNPC - Rovuma LNG Development
Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV) (70%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos E.P. (ENH EP) (10%), Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)(10%) and Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. (GALP)(10%) and XRG are planning to undertake the construction of onshore liquefied natural gas plant with a capacity of 18 million tons per annum in Afungi peninsula, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV) is a joint venture formed by ExxonMobil (40%), Eni S.p.A. (40%), and China National Petroleum Corp-CNPC (20%).
The project involves the construction of an onshore LNG with a production capacity of 18 Mtpa, 12 LNG trains with a capacity of 1.5 Mtpa each train. The project consists of electric-driven LNG trains instead of gas turbines, thereby reducing greenhouse gases emissions compared to conventional LNG projects.
The project also involves two main components:
1. Upstream includes the digging of 24 wells: 16 for Mamba Straddling Resources (as initial development under the UUOA) and 8 for Non-Straddling resources (385E).
2. Midstream includes Area 1 and Area 4 facilities, in which Area 1 includes the construction of the 12.9 million tons per annum Mozambique LNG plant located in Afungi, fed by the Prosperidade complex and Golfinho-Atum development, with a production capacity of 2,000 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. Area 4 includes the construction of the 15.2 million tons per annum Rovuma LNG plant.
The environmental study was completed by Anadarko Petroleum Corp, and the Ministry of Coordination of Environmental Affairs (MICOA) approved the final EIA Report on June 20, 2014.
ExxonMobil will lead the construction and operation of natural gas liquefaction and related facilities on behalf of the joint venture and Eni will lead the construction and operation of upstream facilities.
The LNG plant will produce market natural gas from the Mamba fields and Coral South field located in the Area 4 block offshore Mozambique which was completed in 2017.
The project is expected to produce 3.5 million metric tons of LNG per annum (mtpa), with start-up slated for 2028.
The project is also known as "Rovuma LNG".
The US$23,000 million project includes the following:
1. Construction of 24 offshore production wells plus subsea gathering and export pipeline
2. Installation of 12 electric modular LNG trains producing 18 million tonnes annually
3. Construction of infrastructure including offshore and nearshore pipelines, material offloading facility, and LNG marine terminal
4. Construction of two hundred thousand cubic metre LNG tanks plus condensate storage
5. Construction of full gas pretreatment units, utilities, offsite systems and support
6. Construction of worker camps, roads, power, water treatment, waste management infrastructure
7. Installation of subsea flowlines and manifold systems to transport feed gas offshore to shore
8. Construction of marine offloading facility, export jetty, pioneer dock harbor support
9. Construction of supporting facilities: workforce accommodation, utilities, security infrastructure
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21 September 2026
Jan De Nul has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the consortium of Sapiem for the project.
09 August 2026
The client has issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the SMDC joint venture comprising Daewoo Engineering & Construction, Saipem, McDermott, and China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) to launch preliminary engineering and procurement work. The official contract award is yet to be made. The final investment decision (FID) is expected in 2026, and Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded the Offshore Pipeline Supply Contract for the project.
27 November 2025
ExxonMobil has lifted force majeure on the project and the final investment decision (FID) is expected to be made in 2026.
01 October 2025
The FEED works are ongoing on the project and the Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected to be made by the first half of 2026.
03 April 2025
The front end engineering design (FEED) works are progressing and expected to be completed by 2025. The final investment decision is expected to be finalized by 2026. (Source: MEED)
10 October 2024
The client has adopted the IPSMR technology and related equipment from Chart Industries for enhanced project reliability.
26 September 2024
The project has been revived. The client has awarded a consortium of Technip and JGC and the consortium of McDermott, Saipem, and CPECC to commence the FEED competition. After the completion of the FEED works, the client is likely to award the EPC Contract to one of the consortiums.
22 August 2024
The client is expected to make a final investment decision in 2026 for the project.
29 November 2023
The client is expected to make a final investment decision (FID) in 2025
13 July 2023
The client is planning to revive the project soon.
07 June 2023
The project is expected to revive soon.
02 March 2023
The client has hired the Bank of America to conduct the stake sale in this project.
27 September 2022
The project continues to be on hold.
21 July 2022
The project is still on hold but it is expected to be revived soon.
22 February 2022
The project continues to be on hold.
24 October 2021
The project has been put on hold due to the civil unrest in the region.
21 July 2021
The final investment decision (FID) is facing delay and the project impacted by the crisis at Mozambique LNG Terminal.
30 December 2020
The developers are in the process to take the Final Investment Decision (FID).
12 November 2020
The developers are in the process to take the Final Investment Decision (FID). However, it is being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 September 2020
The developers are in the process to take the Final Investment Decision (FID).
03 July 2020
The project is facing a delay due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
19 March 2020
The developers are in the process to take the Final Investment Decision (FID).
09 October 2019
The developers awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to JFT Consortium, formed by JGC Holdings Corp (JGC Corporation), Fluor Corporation, and TechnipFMC. JGC Corporation will lead the JFT Consortium.
11 September 2019
The developers are in the process to take the Final Investment Decision (FID).
14 May 2019
GoM approved POD of the LNG plant.
17 April 2019
ExxonMobil signed a supply agreement with MHI.
12 March 2019
The developers awaiting approvals from GoM for the submitted POD.
10 July 2018
The developers submitted the Plan of Development (POD) of the LNG plant to the Government of Mozambique (GoM).
12 December 2017
ExxonMobil Development Africa (ExxonMobil) acquired 25% of Eni stakes in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin.
14 March 2017
Eni agreed to sell its stake to Exxon Mobil in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin.
24 August 2016
Eni is in discussions with ExxonMobil to sell its stake in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin.
01 December 2015
Discussion between the developers and the government is underway.
31 March 2014
ENI announced plans to develop an onshore liquefied natural gas plant at Afungi peninsula, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.