TotalEnergies Resumes Mozambique Gas Project Amid Security Gains—But What Does This Mean for Global Energy and U.S. Interests?
After a deadly insurgency stalled one of Africa’s largest energy projects, French giant TotalEnergies announces a $20 billion restart in Mozambique. But as foreign troops remain deployed and violence lingers, what are the real costs—and risks—behind this so-called recovery?
The recent announcement by TotalEnergies to fully resume its massive $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique might seem like a beacon of economic hope for a troubled region. Yet beneath the surface of this headline lies a complex tale of security fragility, questionable reliance on foreign intervention, and broader implications that resonate far beyond African borders.Is Mozambique Truly Stabilized or Merely Postponing Another Crisis?After violent insurgencies erupted in Cabo Delgado province—killing thousands and displacing over a million people—the project was frozen in 2021. Despite claims that the "force majeure is over," sporadic clashes persist while Rwandan...
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