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According to Sinochem New Network, on January 29, Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, and Mozambique’s President Daniel Chauve jointly announced the full resumption of the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project. This restart stems from a decision by the project consortium on November 7, 2025, to lift the force majeure status declared in 2021. The Mozambican government reiterates its full support for restarting the project, its commitment to addressing the issues arising during force majeure, and its intention to work with Rwanda to implement security measures to ensure the safety of the project. At present, construction activities on land and at sea at the Afungi project site have been fully resumed, with over 4,000 workers involved, including more than 3,000 local employees. The overall progress of the project is 40%; the design and procurement of the main equipment have been completed, and the first batch of LNG is expected to be produced by 2029. This project will bring significant economic benefits to Mozambique; up to 7,000 direct jobs will be created during construction, and the total value of contracts awarded to local companies is expected to exceed $4 billion. Puyane said that the restart of the project is an important milestone that will help Mozambique become one of the world’s major LNG exporters. President Chabo said that the resumption of the project demonstrates the international community’s confidence in Mozambique; it will activate the labor market, strengthen its role as a regional energy hub, and enhance the country’s geopolitical significance. It is reported that this joint venture is held by various parties, including TotalEnergies.