Total confirms suspension of work on Mozambique gas project
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[PARIS] French energy giant Total on Monday confirmed it is suspending work on a massive US$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.
AFP
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