ExxonMobil has awarded approximately $1.1Billion in pre-investment contracts for critical long-lead equipment destined for the first phase of the Rovuma Liquefied Natural Gas ( LNG) project in Mozambique’s gas rich province of Cabo Delgado.
The project entails development of significant offshore natural gas reserves in Area 4 and the construction of an onshore liquefied natural gas facility, with a planned production capacity of 18.6Million tonnes per year.
The largest contract was awarded to OneSubsea UK Limited and OneSubsea AS, companies specialising in the supply of subsea production systems, control systems, and umbilicals. Engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and production work will be carried out with the support of Aker Solutions Mozambique, in-country.
Advanced Technology Valve S.p.A also won contracts. They will be in charge of the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of large-diameter production valves, and to Corinth Pipeworks Pipe Industry Single Member S.A., for the manufacturing, coating, testing, preservation, and storage of submerged-arc welded pipes.
Sumitomo Corporation of America received a contract for the manufacturing, coating, testing, preservation, and storage of seamless pipes. Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. will be responsible for the manufacturing and supply of mechanically lined pipelines, induction bends, weld-overlay products, and associated pipeline systems.
‘The award of these contracts represents another important step forward for the Rovuma LNG project and reflects the strong commitment of the Area 4 partners to the responsible development of Mozambique’s world-class natural gas resources,’ said Johanna Boothey, Managing Director and Chairperson of ExxonMobil Mozambique.
‘By securing critical long-lead equipment, we are positioning the project for efficient execution and supporting the long-term economic potential of this strategic investment for Mozambique,’ Boothey added.
The contracts will allow suppliers to begin early manufacturing of materials that require large production volumes and specialised equipment, some of which carry extended lead times. Awarding the contracts ahead of FID is designed to optimise the project’s execution schedule and ensure the timely availability of critical infrastructure..
ExxonMobil awarded those contracts on behalf of the Area 4 partners — Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), ENI, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), and XRG.
