BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 26. Eni, as the Delegated Operator of Area 4, alongside its partners ExxonMobil, CNPC, GALP, KOGAS, and ENH, has announced a major milestone with the production of 5 million tons of LNG from the Coral Sul FLNG, located in the ultra-deep waters of the Rovuma Basin offshore Mozambique, Trend reports.
Since beginning production in October 2022, the Coral Sul FLNG has exported 70 cargos of LNG and 10 of condensate, significantly contributing to Mozambique’s economic growth. This project is a landmark for the industry, establishing Mozambique as a key player in the global LNG market and laying the foundation for the country's transformation through the development of its gas resources while supporting a sustainable energy transition.
Marica Calabrese, Managing Director of Eni Rovuma Basin, commented, “We are truly proud to reach this important milestone. It reinforces our commitment to delivering outstanding value to Mozambique. We will continue working with our partners and the Government of Mozambique to ensure the timely development of the country’s vast gas resources.”
The Coral Sul FLNG has a gas liquefaction capacity of 3.4 million tons per year (MTPA) and will produce 450 billion cubic meters of gas from the Coral reservoir in the Rovuma Basin. As the first floating LNG facility deployed in deep waters off the African continent, Coral Sul FLNG represents a pioneering project in terms of technology, energy efficiency, and industry standards.