- TotalEnergies and Gigajoule is seeking approval to construct an import terminal for liquefied natural gas at Matola from the Mozambique government.
- The terminal can also supply gas to South Africa who are set to run out of supply from their main source in June 2026.
In 2017, Gigajoule and TotalEnergies signed an MOU to move forward with the development of the LNG terminal to industry and power project. Engineering design, environmental and social impact studies, stakeholder and market engagements for power and gas offtake were conducted and presented to Government as a feasible opportunity. But the Mozambique government has never approved the project.
The Matola project next to Mozambique’s capital of Maputo will have the capacity to bring in 2.5 million tons of LNG annually, TotalEnergies said Monday in a response to emailed questions to Bloomberg. A final investment decision should take place by the second quarter of next year, according to Gigajoule Chief Executive Officer Jurie Swart.
The gas pipeline network, harbour infrastructure and the connection to the South African gas pipeline network via the MGC gas infrastructure (BGC), will cost around USD 350 million. LNG will be procured from Total’s international LNG portfolio.
Respected energy analyst, Chris Yelland, explains the looming “gas cliff” in South Africa, and the solutions. He writes that the Matola project is a viable solution. Read more
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
