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TotalEnergies said on September 7 that Papua LNG in Papua New Guinea had reached major commercial milestones toward a final investment decision. The EPC tender process was completed, and estimated capital expenditure fell to about US$14 billion after nearly US$4 billion in savings.

ExxonMobil is to take over operatorship; TotalEnergies said it would retain a 20% project interest after partner transfers and the state’s back-in right. The project is designed for 5.6 million tonnes of LNG a year, but the company said a final investment decision has not yet been taken.