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Energy Giants Target Mozambique Gas Reserves Amid Budget Decisions

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Wed 00:00

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What happened

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ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, and Eni have expressed interest in developing gas reserves located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. Separately, the cabinet of Mozambique decided on the 2027 budget proposal, which trims state spending to about US$8.0 billion.

From riotimesonline.com, jacarandafm.com

Why it matters

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Mozambique carries heavy debt while awaiting large gas projects. The government's budget proposal is viewed as critical for US investors because a credible budget could ease pressure on the country's dollar bonds.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

MozambiqueHost country for the gas reserves and the budget proposal
ExxonMobilAmerican multinational corporation interested in gas reserves in Mozambique
TotalEnergiesFrench multinational energy company interested in gas reserves in Mozambique
EniItalian multinational oil and gas company interested in gas reserves in Mozambique

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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TotalEnergiesSpeculative
Security instability in Cabo Delgado might raise operational costs for gas exploration.

How it developed

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Wed 00:00Cabinet decided on budget proposal; ExxonMobil awaits large gas projects.1 source
- riotimesonline.com
Oct 8Three major energy companies are interested in developing gas reserves in Mozambique.1 source
- jacarandafm.com

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The entities involved

Mozambique
country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975
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ExxonMobil
American multinational oil and gas corporation
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TotalEnergies
French multinational energy and petroleum company
- TotalEnergies maintains fuel price caps in France as of June 25, 2026.Tue 11:56
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Eni
multinational oil and gas company based in Italy
- Ghana's energy investment, Eni's discoveries in Ivory Coast and Angola, and Dangote Refinery's production ramp-up were reported.10:27
- BNP Paribas Exane lowered ENI's rating and set a target price, while Royal Bank of Canada and MarketBeat also provided updates on the stock.08:10

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Wed 00:00riotimesonline.com
Oct 8jacarandafm.com