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ExxonMobil and ENI push back their LNG plans, but Total sticks to its schedule

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The Covid-19 pandemic and the uprising in Cabo Delgado have prompted most operators to revise their medium-term plans. Their main financial partner, Standard Bank, reckons the delays will last between several months and several years.

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ExxonMobil and ENI push back their LNG plans, but Total sticks to its schedule

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The Covid-19 pandemic and the uprising in Cabo Delgado have prompted most operators to revise their medium-term plans. Their main financial partner, Standard Bank, reckons the delays will last between several months and several years.

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Mozambique ExxonMobil and ENI push back their LNG plans, but Total sticks to its schedule

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The Covid-19 pandemic and the uprising in Cabo Delgado have prompted most operators to revise their medium-term plans. Their main financial partner, Standard Bank, reckons the delays will last between several months and several years.

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Mozambique
ExxonMobil and ENI push back their LNG plans, but Total sticks to its schedule

Ivory Coast
Total said to be backing out of Abidjan LNG import terminal

Spotlight | Mozambique
Total's Cabo Delgado LNG project on indefinite hold

Mozambique
Total's Cabo Delgado security problems may force subcontractors to Mtwara port

Spotlight | Mozambique
ExxonMobil turns cold on Rovuma LNG but ENI keeps going

Spotlight | Mozambique
Total, Société Générale, TechnipFMC... French groups reign supreme in LNG

Spotlight | Mozambique
Local content: fragmented bombshell heading Frelimo and Total/Exxon's way

Spotlight | Africa
Qatar Petroleum, the great paymaster for Total, ExxonMobil and ENI