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French energy giant resumes $20 billion project in Mozambique after insurgency pause
TotalEnergies announces restart of major gas project in northern Mozambique
Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:55am
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The French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday the resumption of its $20 billion gas project in northern Mozambique, which was suspended in 2021 due to an Islamist insurgency in the region.
Why it matters
The resumption of this major energy project is a significant development for Mozambique's economy, which has been impacted by the ongoing insurgency in the northern region. The project is expected to provide much-needed economic growth and job opportunities for the country.
The details
TotalEnergies halted the project in 2021 after a series of attacks by Islamist militants in the Cabo Delgado province. The company has now announced that it will restart the project, which includes the development of offshore gas fields and the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.
- TotalEnergies suspended the project in 2021 due to the Islamist insurgency.
- On Thursday, January 29, 2026, TotalEnergies announced the resumption of the $20 billion gas project.
The players
TotalEnergies
A French energy company and one of the world's largest oil and gas producers.
Mozambique
A country in southeastern Africa that has been dealing with an Islamist insurgency in its northern region.
What’s next
The project is expected to take several years to fully resume, as TotalEnergies will need to assess the security situation and make necessary preparations before restarting construction.
The takeaway
The resumption of this major energy project is a positive sign for Mozambique's economy, but the ongoing insurgency in the northern region remains a significant challenge that will need to be addressed for the project to succeed.
