Maputo, Sept. 30, 2026 (Lusa) - ExxonMobil has contracted the US-based company SLB OneSubsea to supply subsea systems for the Rovuma LNG gas mega-project, and SLB plans to set up a regional service base in Mozambique, offering opportunities for local training and employment.
In a notice to investors dated Tuesday and seen today by Lusa, SLB OneSubsea states that ExxonMobil, which is leading the operation, awarded it a contract to supply subsea production systems for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project, as part of the development of Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin in northern Mozambique.
According to the company, the contract includes supplying subsea trees, manifolds and associated control systems, as well as engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation support services, for producing natural gas in deep waters.
«This award reflects our ability to provide integrated subsea solutions that help customers accelerate development and maximise the value of deep-water resources,» said Mads Hjelmeland, Chief Executive of SLB OneSubsea, in a statement, adding that the project represents «a significant opportunity for Mozambique's growing LNG sector».
The company also announced its intention to establish a service base in Mozambique to support operators across the region.
According to the statement, the infrastructure is expected to create local training and employment opportunities and support the development of regional supply chains.
SLB OneSubsea is one of the world's leading providers of subsea systems for the oil industry, controlled by the US-based SLB in partnership with Aker Solutions and Subsea7, and employs around 10,000 people globally.
The award marks another step in preparations for the Rovuma LNG final investment decision (FID), which the partners continue to target for this year.
Earlier this month, ExxonMobil, also on behalf of the Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV) consortium, announced the selection of two Mozambican companies to provide logistical support services for the project: CFML Logistics, a subsidiary of Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique, to support operations at the logistics base at the Pemba Bulk Terminal, and the Alistair Group Mozambique, for services related to the Area 4 drilling campaign and offshore operations.
At the same time, the operator announced letters of intent with the Italian firm Saipem and the Belgian firm Jan De Nul for engineering, procurement and technical support services relating to the project's subsea infrastructure.
These contract awards followed the August announcement of pre-investment contracts valued at $1.1 billion (€947 million) for procuring and manufacturing equipment deemed critical to developing the Rovuma LNG project, including subsea production systems, large-diameter valves, and offshore gas pipelines.
Also in August, the Greek company Corinth Pipeworks won a contract to supply around 250 kilometres of pipework for the project's subsea gas transmission network, under a deal valued at between $200 million and $250 million (€172 million and €215 million).
According to information previously released by ExxonMobil, the initial development phase envisages 18 production wells and associated subsea infrastructure to collect and transport natural gas.
ExxonMobil leads the Rovuma LNG project as the delegated operator of Area 4, in partnership with ENH, CNPC, Eni, KOGAS and XRG. The project is valued at around $20 billion (€17.2 billion) and is one of the largest of its kind in Africa.
ExxonMobil estimates the project will generate $6 billion (€5.2 billion) in economic activity in Mozambique and create opportunities for about 7,500 Mozambican workers during construction.
In November 2025, the US oil company lifted the force majeure declaration that had kept the project on hold since the 2021 armed attacks in Cabo Delgado, and has since accelerated the process of contracting suppliers and preparing for the FID.
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