Total suspends gas project in Mozambique over Palma attack

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Total suspends work on $20 billion natural gas project in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province following militant attacks close to its site. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Total SE of France has declared an indefinite suspension of work on $20 billion natural gas project in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province due to militant attacks close to its site.

“Considering evolution of security situation in the north of Cabo Delgado province, Total confirms withdrawal of all Mozambique LNG project personnel from Afungi site,” said Total’s Media Relations Department.