Total has announced the closing of the acquisition of Anadarko\u2019s 26.5% operated interest in the Mozambique LNG project for a purchase price of $ 3.9 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This closing comes after Total reached a binding agreement with Occidental on May 3, 2019, to acquire Anadarko\u2019s assets in Africa (Mozambique, Algeria, Ghana and South Africa) and signed the subsequent Purchase and Sale Agreement on August 3, 2019. This first transaction follows receipt of all requisite approvals by the relevant authorities and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMozambique LNG is one of a kind asset that perfectly fits with our strategy and expands our position in liquefied natural gas<\/em>\u201d, said Patrick Pouyann\u00e9, Chairman & CEO of Total. \u201cAs the new operator, we are fully committed to the Mozambique LNG project and we will bring the best of our human, technical, marketing and financial capacities to further strengthen its execution. Total will of course work on the strong foundations established by the previous operator and its partners, in order to implement the project in the best interest of all those involved, including the government and the people of Mozambique<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mozambique LNG is the country\u2019s first onshore LNG development. The project includes the development of the Golfinho and Atum fields located within Offshore Area 1 and the construction of a two-trains liquefaction plant with a capacity of 12.9 million tonnes per year (Mt\/y). The Area 1 contains more than 60 Tcf of gas resources, of which 18 Tcf will be developed with the first two trains. The Final Investment Decision (FID) on Mozambique LNG was announced on June 18, 2019, and the project is expected to come into production by 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mozambique LNG project is largely derisked since almost 90% of the production is already sold through long-term contracts with key LNG buyers in Asia and in Europe. Additionally, the project is expected to have a domestic gas component for in-country consumption to help fuel future economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Total operates Mozambique LNG with a 26.5% participating interest alongside ENH Rovuma \u00c1rea Um, S.A. (15%), Mitsui E&P Mozambique Area1 Ltd. (20%), ONGC Videsh Ltd. (10%), Beas Rovuma Energy Mozambique Limited (10%), BPRL Ventures Mozambique B.V. (10%), and PTTEP Mozambique Area 1 Limited (8.5%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Closing operations are still ongoing in relation to Anadarko\u2019s assets in the other countries (Algeria, Ghana, South Africa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n