Mozambique on track to become a hub for natural gas development and investment in Africa

Mozambique is a country full of incredible opportunities. I have been fortunate to engage with the energy industry in the country and also with many local businesses, civil society and young people.

It was exciting to speak with young people who understand that innovation and hard work lead to success. I think nowhere is this more evident than with our magnificent energy sector. The fish markets and seafood restaurants are beautiful and for a peasant like me I feel blessed. I think that’s another reason to come back to Mozambique.

From our discussions, it is clear that in a changing world where energy demand, energy poverty and climate change issues are a concern, we all need to evolve and become responsible energy producers.

Mozambique is in a unique position to meet this challenge. With an abundance of gas resources, we have the opportunity to expand and diversify our economies and create industries that support our lives, such as personal protective equipment, medical supplies, agricultural fertilizers, and computers.

Mozambique’s energy producers are very committed to the production of low-emission natural gas, they are already deploying world-class technology to meet these obligations. We must have faith and support them. They will also support the clean energy needs of communities in Mozambique and across Africa, something we have all hoped for and prayed for.

The evolving position of the government is to be commended and we must note that it is facing difficult times with the re-launch of a period of unprecedented economic adversity and a push to create a stronger and more secure country where the free market , individual freedoms and personal responsibility works.

We have made a lot of progress and we need to build on this by advancing new development opportunities across Mozambique’s value chain for advancing natural gas. The African Energy Chamber will focus on increasing collaboration with industry and other governments, as well as realizing our commitment to be partners in local communities.

You and I will agree, based on recent events, that the world needs reliable and stable sources of energy. Mozambique’s leaders agree with us that we must work together if we are to be a leader in the efficient and sustainable development of natural gas and bring our products to global markets.

There are so many people in Mozambique that I have to thank for this amazing week. I would like to thank HE President Filipe Nyusi and his team for providing us with tremendous support and good discussions, the energy players in the country for their time and effort to make sure they get the job done.

Our strategy is based on a collaborative effort by identifying actions that will help develop meaningful partnerships with industry, governments and local communities. We must continue this momentum.

By continuing this work together, our energy sector will help Mozambique and many African countries build a stronger and more resilient natural gas sector that meets our hopes and aspirations.