War with Russia Forces Ukraine to Seek New Gas Lifeline in Africa
Ukraine is seeking LNG from Mozambique as war pressures strain its energy supply, while both nations explore cooperation in energy and security.
Ukraine is exploring new energy partnerships with Mozambique as it seeks to strengthen its gas supply amid ongoing war-related pressures.
During recent talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo highlighted opportunities for cooperation between the two nations.
Ukraine is in urgent need of alternative energy sources, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), as conflict continues to disrupt traditional supply channels. At the same time, Mozambique—grappling with an Islamist insurgency in its northern region—has shown interest in Ukraine’s security and defense expertise.
Mozambique is increasingly positioning itself as a major global LNG supplier, especially following the revival of a large-scale project led by TotalEnergies. The project is expected to produce up to 13 million tonnes of LNG annually, boosting the country’s role in the international energy market.
For Ukraine, this potential partnership represents another strategic move to diversify its energy sources and reduce long-standing dependence on Russian gas. The country has not imported gas directly from Russia since 2015, instead pursuing alternative suppliers across Europe and beyond.
The talks signal a broader geopolitical shift, where energy security and defense cooperation are increasingly intertwined as nations respond to evolving global conflicts.
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