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Total confirms suspension of work on Mozambique gas project
PARIS, April 26, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – French energy giant Total on Monday confirmed it is suspending work on a massive $20 billion gas project in northern Mozambique following the latest jihadist assault on a nearby town last month.
“Considering the evolution of the security situation… Total confirms the withdrawal of all Mozambique LNG project personnel from the Afungi site,” the company said in a statement, adding that it was declaring a “force majeure” situation beyond its control.
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