Ukraine is exploring plans to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mozambique as it seeks to offset heavy losses to its domestic energy production caused by sustained Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.
Ukraine once relied almost entirely on its own gas production, but attacks on energy infrastructure have cut output by roughly half, according to central bank estimates. Many of the country’s key gas facilities are located in frontline regions, leaving them vulnerable to repeated bombardment.
Speaking after talks with Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo, Zelenskiy said Kyiv is looking to secure additional energy supplies while offering cooperation in return.
“Ukraine is interested in additional energy supplies. Mozambique is interested in Ukraine’s experience and technologies to strengthen its internal security and protect people from terror,” Zelenskiy said, without specifying potential volumes or timelines.
Mozambique is emerging as a major global LNG supplier. In January, authorities and French energy giant TotalEnergies announced plans to relaunch a major LNG project that had been suspended due to an Islamist insurgency in the country’s north. The project is expected to produce up to 13 million metric tons of LNG annually, positioning Mozambique as a key exporter.
Kyiv has been steadily diversifying its energy imports since halting purchases of Russian gas in 2015. In recent years, Ukraine has expanded LNG access through European routes, including supplies from the United States delivered via terminals in Poland and the Baltic region, as well as pipeline connections through Greece.
Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine has begun refilling its underground gas storage facilities ahead of the next winter season. Officials aim to secure at least 13 billion cubic metres of gas in storage for 2026–2027, roughly in line with the previous year.
Since the start of the war, Ukraine has limited disclosure of its total gas import volumes, underscoring the strategic sensitivity of its energy supply network.