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Africa's young innovators compete at the third annual ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa regional finals
  • The ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa program is helping develop Africa's next generation of innovators, reaching thousands of students across Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria through hands-on STEM learning and mentorship.
  • Sixteen student finalists showcased solutions to challenges including energy access, food production and water security during the third annual 2026 STEM Africa Regional Finals at Africa Energy Week.
  • By connecting students with mentors, innovation challenges and career pathways, the ExxonMobil Foundation is helping strengthen the future STEM talent pipeline across Africa.
Africa / Middle East
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• Oct. 14, 2026
ExxonMobil Moçambique, Limitada and Area 4 co-ventures select upstream EPC contractor and service providers for Rovuma LNG project
  • The Area 4 co-venturers have selected a consortium of Saipem and Jan de Nul for the Rovuma LNG project’s upstream engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract.
  • The Area 4 co-venturers awarded Shorebase services contracts to two Mozambican companies CFML Logistic S.A and Alistair Group Mozambique LDA.
  • The Rovuma LNG project is expected to generate approximately US$6 billion in economic activity in Mozambique and create opportunities for approximately 7,500 Mozambicans during the construction phase.
Mozambique
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• Sept. 10, 2026
ExxonMobil Moçambique, Limitada and Area 4 co-venturers award US$1.1 billion in pre-investment contracts for Rovuma LNG Phase 1
  • Area 4 co-venturers award approximately US$1.1 billion in pre-investment contracts for long-lead upstream equipment and early site construction activities.
  • Awards represent a significant commitment by the Area 4 co-venturers to advance the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project toward final investment decision.
  • Contracts cover critical subsea production systems, large bore valves, line pipe manufacturing
Mozambique
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• Aug. 17, 2026
ExxonMobil in Mozambique selects EPC contractor for Rovuma LNG project
  • Area 4 partners have selected SMDC joint venture for their midstream engineering procurement and construction contract.
  • Contract supports development of onshore LNG facilities with planned capacity of 18.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas.
  • The Rovuma LNG project is expected to deliver approximately US$150 billion to the Government of Mozambique.
Mozambique
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• Aug. 10, 2026
Building opportunity in Angola: ExxonMobil strengthens STEM pathways and community impact
  • ExxonMobil, together with the ExxonMobil Foundation, is strengthening communities in Angola by investing in education, workforce development and local partnerships.
  • Partnerships with community organizations are expanding access to education, vocational training, and career pathways for young people.
  • ExxonMobil’s work in Angola demonstrates how strategic community investments—grounded by partnership and with local insight—can drive meaningful impact.
Community
News • July 15, 2026

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