Mozambique's gas restart is under way after TotalEnergies lifted force majeure, but insurgents keep killing civilians and fiscal risks remain.
Economy · Mozambique
Key Facts
—The restart TotalEnergies restarted construction onshore and offshore at Afungi on 29 January 2026, after lifting force majeure on 7 November 2025.
—The progress The project was 40% complete at January’s restart; TotalEnergies put it at 45% by July 2026, with over 6,000 workers on site.
—The security paradox Rwandan troops have improved safety around the US$20 billion project, but attacks continue elsewhere in Cabo Delgado province.
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