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Local content still major source of tension between Total, ENI, ExxonMobil and state

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“Southern Africa progresses towards the start of gas production”

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Southern Africa progresses towards the start of gas production

As a future gas production zone, South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia carry the hopes of the super-majors Total, ENI and ExxonMobil. They represent a new opportunity for investors as Africa's traditional oil and gas-producing countries are increasingly struggling to maintain production. [...]

The oil majors, Total, ENI and ExxonMobil, are continuing to exert pressure on the state to avoid having to meet strong local content requirements. The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy is to take advice from a consulting company on the subject. [...] (281 words)

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The local content trio squaring up to Total, ENI, and ExxonMobil

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Total, Société Générale, TechnipFMC... French groups reign supreme in LNG

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Local content: fragmented bombshell heading Frelimo and Total/Exxon's way

ENH: why did Omar Mitha step aside for Estevão Pale?

INP roasts ExxonMobil, ENI and Total over local content

Government's waiting game wears down majors' patience

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