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The persons who call the shots in gas

The giant gas discoveries in Mozambique's Rovuma basin (180 TCF) are being overseen by a handful of influential men and women. Still relatively inexperienced, Mozambique's government is placing its trust in a small circle of key executives while the majors [...] (672 words)

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