Coral South FLNG

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CoalSouth FLNG is a floating LNG unit is Area Four of the Rovuma Basin, off the coast of Mozambique.[1] The plan for the development has been approved and it is the first project in the Rovuma basin environmental license.

Reserves and CO2 Emissions

3.4 million tons per year. Phase 1 will develop 5 trillion cubic feet of gas, at a cost of $8 billion.[2]


Strategic Significance

As Africa's first floating LNG unit, Coral South may open the door to a mode of development that is currently to found on the continent. It will also be the world first ultra-deepwater FLNG (2,000 meters). Again, this makes the project a path breaker that could lead to more deepwater gas drilling.[1]

Other companies are waiting in the wings, including ExxonMobil, which was awarded a concession for exploration and production of four offshore blocks in 2015, but which has not begun exploration as of 2017.[3]

Companies Involved

Eni, ENI East Africa (EEA), Galp Energia, KOGAS, Empresa Nactional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH)

Potential ESG Risks

Corruption

Labour Rights

Indigenous Rights

NGO's Involved

Local Opposition

Status of Project

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Domestic Political Situation

Project Economics

Tax Revenues

International Dynamics

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Articles and resources

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "LR supports Coral South FLNG project in Mozambique," Lloyds Register, 25 June 2018
  2. "Coral Field, Area 4, Rovuma Basin," Offshore Technology, accessed 8/18
  3. Mozambique Oil & Gas, Export.gov, 6/17/17

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