As the world continues to evolve towards a new era in natural gas and low-carbon energy production, Mozambique as a supplier, is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation, by ensuring its energy projects and products are ready to meet the growing domestic, regional and global demand for sustainable, secure and affordable energy.
Following His Excellency Daniel Chapo’s inauguration on Thursday, 16 January, as Mozambique’s new President, he was swift to appoint the nation’s new Ministerial leadership on Friday, 17 January, followed by the 1st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers on Saturday 18 January.
As a testament to the energy sector’s importance to the Mozambican economy, President Chapo has confirmed Eng. Estevão Pale as the new Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy. Following his tenure as ENH’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Pale is considered one of the most respected peers in Mozambique’s gas and energy sector, with a mandate to drive the industry forward.
As the former Chairman and CEO of ENH, Mr. Pale had shared his company’s vision annually at the Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition, which this year will take place from 25 – 27 February 2025 in Maputo, Mozambique at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre.
The Summit will convene Mozambican, African and international government officials, ministers, industry leaders, and investors to showcase a reinvigorated road map to delivering the country’s sustainable energy future and looks forward to welcoming Honourable Minister Pale as the incoming sectoral patron.
At the dawn of a new horizon for the country that finds itself at a critical crossroads, President Chapo has already outlined a number of critical economic and social reforms, in addition to sectoral focuses that he has promised to implement whilst in office, which include:
- Simplify business licensing and investment processes to promote economic growth
- Launching the Mozambique Development Bank using natural gas revenues to finance national development projects
- Create the Local Development Fund focused on rural development
- Promote private investment in ports and railways to improve accessibility and ensuring universal access
- Reform the mining sector by ensuring that critical mineral concessions are granted through public tenders or auctions, thereby guaranteeing fair benefits for the country
- Empowering women through leadership programs and support for entrepreneurial initiativesin agriculture, industry, and technology
- Map and renegotiate PPP concessions, revising their terms to benefit the population so development is fair and balanced
- Simplify state procurement regulations to make the business environment more agile
In this new age of industrialisation for Africa, Mozambique’s energy potential places the country at the forefront of global energy investments. As it continues to develop its infrastructure and expertise in energy production, Mozambique is set to play a pivotal role in meeting future energy demands. With significant projects in the pipeline, the country’s readiness and commitment to energy development make it a key player in the global energy transition.
With numerous energy megaprojects at various phases of development in Mozambique, there is a timely opportunity and responsibility for both the public and private sectors to collaborate to ensure that the innovations and technologies being deployed are an enabler for local job creation, technical capacity and knowledge development, socioeconomic growth and a positive contributor to a decarbonised and sustainable transition.
The 9th edition of the Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition, taking place from 25 – 27 February 2025, will be the global convening platform in Mozambique where the gas and energy industry kickstarts a new era, forging long-lasting partnerships, striking new deals and carving a pathway towards a more prosperous Mozambique.