Eni, along with its partners in the Coral North FLNG project located off the coast of Mozambique, has begun drilling and completion operations. This project is designed to be launched in 2028, and upon completion, it is expected that liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in Mozambique will reach 7 million tons per year (MTPA).
Details of the Coral North FLNG Project
Eni's partners in this project include China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), ENH, KOGAS, and XRG. Drilling operations for this project will continue for approximately 10 months and will be conducted by ENH-Saipem Drilling Co. SA using the Saipem 12000 drilling rig. This project focuses on developing the northern section of the Coral reservoir in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin.
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Background of Gas Production in Mozambique
The Coral North FLNG project is based on the successes of the Coral South FLNG project, which was the first gas production project from the Rovuma Basin and has delivered over 175 LNG cargoes to date. With the launch of Coral North, Mozambique's liquefied natural gas production capacity will significantly increase. The partners of this project made the final investment decision (FID) in October 2025 and have since signed contracts related to underwater and FLNG infrastructure.
Eni has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 and discovered the Coral, Mamba, and Agulha gas reserves in the Rovuma Basin between 2011 and 2014. These reserves contain approximately 2,400 billion cubic meters (85 trillion cubic feet) of natural gas in place. These large reserves have made Mozambique one of the most important natural gas producing countries in Africa.
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