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TotalEnergies advances Papua LNG milestones as FID nears with ExxonMobil

Sep 7, 2026, 2:29 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Milestones reducing capex, clearer execution via ExxonMobil, and meaningful stake changes can lift valuation as FID approaches and project economics improve.

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TotalEnergies reports major Papua LNG milestones advancing toward a Final Investment Decision (FID), including completion of the EPC tendering process and a transfer of operatorship to ExxonMobil. The project’s capex is now about $14 billion after roughly $4 billion in savings since 2024, with a 5.6 Mtpa LNG plan and a 2.4 Mtpa marketing JV to support financing. Post-farm-down, TotalEnergies will hold 20% with an accompanying LNG offtake and ongoing cash-flow potential tied to FID timing.

  • Papua LNG milestones moving toward Final Investment Decision (FID).
  • EPC tendering complete; capex ~ $14B after ~$4B savings since 2024.
  • ExxonMobil to assume operatorship; TotalEnergies sells 9.1% but retains 20%.
  • Gas agreement amended; LNG JV to market 2.4 Mtpa; TTE offtake 1.5 Mtpa.

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