Eni starts drilling for Coral North LNG project offshore Mozambique
E•Eni and its Area 4 partners began drilling for the Coral North floating LNG project offshore Mozambique on November 1, 2026. The roughly 10-month campaign is expected to support production starting in 2028, bringing Mozambique’s LNG output to 7 million metric tons annually.
1. Drilling campaign begins
Eni and its Area 4 partners began drilling for the Coral North floating LNG project offshore Mozambique on November 1, 2026. ENH-Saipem Drilling Company will carry out the roughly 10-month campaign using the SAIPEM 12000 vessel.
2. Production timeline
Coral North is scheduled to start production in 2028, bringing Mozambique’s LNG output to 7 million metric tons annually.
