The revelations nonetheless prompted scrutiny from French lawmakers and criticism of TotalEnergies’ security arrangements in conflict zones. The Mozambique site has been plagued by an Islamist insurgency. “Companies and their executives are not neutral actors when they operate in conflict zones,” said Clara Gonzales of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights. “If they enable or fuel crimes, they might be complicit and should be held accountable.”Speaking Thursday in Mozambique, Pouyanné said activity would now accelerate. TotalEnergies holds a 26.5 percent stake in the Mozambique LNG consortium.