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ExxonMobil Mozambique has awarded approximately $1.1bn in pre-investment contracts for critical long-lead upstream equipment supporting the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 development in Cabo Delgado.
The announcement, made on behalf of the Area 4 co-venturers ENH, CNPC, Eni, Kogas and XRG, marks a significant milestone towards final investment decision which is targeted for this year or 2027.
The contracts include the engineering, procurement, and manufacturing of subsea production systems, large bore production valves, and offshore line pipe.
The largest contract was granted to OneSubsea UK and OneSubsea, with in-country work to be supported by Aker Solutions Mozambique, Limitada, for engineering, procurement, fabrication and manufacturing services related to subsea production systems, controls, and umbilicals.
Additional contracts were allocated to Advanced Technology Valve for the engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and delivery of large bore production valves and Corinth Pipeworks Pipe Industry Single Member for the manufacture, coating, testing, preservation and storage of submerged arc welded line pipe.
Sumitomo Corporation of America is also involved in the manufacture, coating, testing, preservation and storage of the seamless line pipe, and Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co. will make and supply mechanically lined pipe, induction bends, weld overlay products and associated line pipe systems.
Johanna Boothey, Lead Country Manager, ExxonMobil Mocambique, Limitada, said by securing critical long-lead equipment, it is positioning the project for “efficient execution” and supporting the long-term economic potential of this strategic investment for Mozambique.
Together, these contracts will enable suppliers to begin fabricating and manufacturing materials requiring significant quantities, and specialised equipment with extended delivery schedules.
The Rovuma LNG Project includes the development of significant offshore gas resources in Area 4 and an onshore LNG facility with a planned production capacity of 18.6 million tonnes of LNG per year.
Last week Italian engineering firm announced they will carry out preliminary engineering and procurement work on Rovuma LNG project. A letter of intent was signed with ExxonMobil Moçambique. The initial value of the agreement is $32m.
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