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    The Petroleum Industry in Mozambique 2025

    Alex Conradie | Mozambique | 30 September 2025

    The Petroleum Industry in Mozambique 2022

    Charles Chinya | Mozambique | 29 September 2022

    The Petroleum Industry in Mozambique 2019

    Louise Mitchell | Mozambique | 17 September 2019

    The Petroleum Industry in Mozambique 2017

    Louise Mitchell | Mozambique | 28 November 2017

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    Report Coverage

    This report on the petroleum and gas industry in Mozambique provides information on oil and gas exploration and production, and petroleum products. It includes information on oil and gas fields and basins, reserves, licences, exploration projects, refinery expansion, and supply issues. There is information on notable players, corporate actions and developments, and influencing factors such as insurgencies, economic conditions, infrastructure challenges and environmental issues. There are profiles of 11 companies, including major multinational exploration and production companies ExxonMobil, Eni, and TotalEnergies, as well as major South African player Sasol, and other notable players such as Puma, Galp, Petromac, and Vivo Energy.

    Introduction

    • Mozambique has the third-largest proven natural gas reserves in Africa, after Nigeria and Algeria.
    • Production from these reserves could transform it into a substantial liquefied natural gas producer and exporter.
    • Numerous companies, including multinational oil companies, are involved in exploration and production.
    • However, attacks by insurgents are preventing the resumption of work on several big projects.
    • Large volumes of petroleum products are exported to neighbouring landlocked countries.
    • A refinery is being planned that will enable Mozambique to reduce its imports of petroleum products and export locally-refined products.

    Trends

    • LPG use is rising in middle- and lower-income households, especially in areas close to service stations.
    • Natural gas production is increasing, largely due to the Coral South FLNG facility entering production in October 2022, and it is expected to rise dramatically when the Mozambique LNG and Rovuma LNG projects enter production.
    • Petroleum products and natural gas infrastructure, such as storage tanks and pipelines, is being expanded in response to rising consumption.
    • The number of service stations is increasing.
    • The role of natural gas in electricity generation has grown from less than 0.1% of the total in 2000 to 15.7% in 2022, and its share is expected to increase.

    Opportunities

    • Establishment of a planned refinery will allow the country to reduce its imports of petroleum products and export locally-refined products.
    • Mozambique’s growing population and expected GDP growth will be drivers of increased demand for petroleum products.
    • Rising production and exports of natural gas.
    • Trade in petroleum products is forecast to increase amid higher demand in landlocked neighbouring countries.

    Challenges

    • Attacks by insurgents in the area near the Mozambique LNG and Rovuma LNG projects is preventing the resumption of work on the projects.
    • Funds owed to them by the government and a lack of foreign currency are affecting some distributors’ ability to import petroleum products.

    Outlook

    • Mozambique is forecast to become one of the world’s top 10 natural gas producers by 2040.
    • Mozambique’s growing population and expected GDP growth are expected to drive increased demand for petroleum products.
    • Trade in these products is forecast to increase amid higher demand in landlocked neighbouring countries.
    • The establishment of a planned refinery will allow the country to reduce its imports of petroleum products and export locally-refined products.
    • The IMF expects the economy to grow significantly by 2030 due to the start of large-scale liquefied natural gas production.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. COUNTRY INFORMATION 1
    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    3.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    3.2. Geographic Position 6
    3.3. Size of the Industry 8
    4. LOCAL 9
    4.1. State of the Industry 9
    4.2. Key Trends 16
    4.3. Key Issues 16
    4.4. Notable Players 17
    4.5. Trade 21
    4.6. Corporate Actions 22
    4.7. Regulations 23
    4.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 24
    5. AFRICA 26
    6. INTERNATIONAL 28
    7. INFLUENCING FACTORS 34
    7.1. Unforeseen Events 34
    7.2. Economic Environment 35
    7.3. Labour 36
    7.4. Environmental Issues 37
    7.5. Infrastructure Challenges 38
    7.6. Technology, R&D and Innovation 39
    8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 39
    8.1. Competition 39
    8.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 39
    8.3. Barriers to Entry 39
    9. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 40
    10. OUTLOOK 41
    11. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 42
    12. REFERENCES 42
    12.1. Publications 42
    12.2. Websites 42
    12.3. Other sources 43
    ANNEXURE 1 44
    Industry Legislation 44
    APPENDIX 1 45
    Summary of Notable Players 45
    COMPANY PROFILES 48
    AUTOGAS SARL 48
    CNOOC LTD 50
    EMPRESA NACIONAL DE HIDROCARBONETOS, E.P. 52
    ENI MOZAMBICO SPA 55
    EXXONMOBIL MOCAMBQUE LDA 57
    GALP MOZAMBIQUE LDA 58
    PETROLEOS DE MOZAMBIQUE S.A. 59
    PUMA ENERGY (MOCAMBIQUE) LDA 61
    SASOL LTD 62
    TOTALENERGIES EP MOZAMBIQUE AREA 1, LDA 67
    TOTALENERGIES MARKETING MOCAMBIQUE S.A. 69
    VIVO ENERGY MOZAMBIQUE LDA 71

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on petroleum products from crude oil, natural gas, liquefied fuels and lubricating oils and greases, and the wholesale and retail trade of these products in Mozambique. It includes information on exploration and production sites, licensing rounds, notable players and developments. There are profiles of 18 companies including multinationals such as TotalEnergies, Eni and Galp, South African group Sasol, government-owned Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) and Petromoc and Matola Gas Company

    Introduction

    • The upstream sector, that includes exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, is dominated by multinational companies TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and Sasol.
    • Companies such as government-owned ENH and Matola Gas are involved in midstream activities.
    • Mozambique is largely reliant on oil and fuel imports due to lack of domestic refining capacity and is a net importer of petroleum products.
    • The liquid fuel sector is dominated by multinational petroleum companies that distribute products through partnerships with local companies.
    • Vast natural gas volumes have been discovered in offshore Area 1 and Area 4 blocks in the Rovuma basin.
    • The offshore discoveries will see the construction of largeliquified natural gas plants.

    Strengths

    • A favourable tax regime.
    • Government support through policies.
    • International companies are investing in skills development of local people to complement skills requirements for mega projects.
    • Major international players have a presence in the distribution of petroleum products.
    • The discovery of some of the biggest gas fields in the world is encouraging international players to invest in infrastructure development projects.
    • Transport of imported petroleum products to neighbouring land-locked countries.

    Weaknesses

    • Barriers to entry for small businesses could prevent the entry of potential new product distributors.
    • Biofuel production is not cost-effective.
    • Distribution is dominated by the network of established international players.
    • Lack of local suppliers of specialised equipment for mega projects.
    • Mozambique is a net importer of petroleum products, and imports are increasing to meet the demand of mega projects.
    • Skills shortages for the execution of mega projects.

    Opportunities

    • Exports to neighbouring countries contribute to the fiscus.
    • Increased demand for petroleum products will lead to an increase in business opportunities for distributors.
    • Investment in refinery activities.
    • Opportunities for subsectors that can be contracted by oil and gas companies.
    • The discovery of gas fields presents major opportunities for local processing of petroleum products.

    Threats

    • Government’s dependence on donor funding restricts its ability to spend on infrastructure projects.
    • Low literacy rates and high poverty levels are barriers to skills development in the sector.
    • Mozambique’s exposure to natural disasters affects government’s budget.
    • Security situation, particularly armed insurgents in and around provinces with discovered oil and gas.

    Outlook

    • Despite domestic challenges, the recovery in the oil price, strong demand, and oil and gas exploration and production activities are driving Mozambique’s oil and gas industry.
    • International players are expected to continue to invest in the on- and offshore gas fields.
    • The projects are potentially estimated to be worth four times Mozambique’s GDP, and they should boost growth, fiscal revenue and improve export earnings.
    • Mozambique’s gas could bring in significant foreign investment and government revenues over the next 25 years with the right policies.
    • The growing population and expected improved investor and consumer sentiment will be drivers of increased demand for petroleum products in Mozambique.
    • However, petroleum products will continue to be imported until infrastructure is developed for transporting gas onto the mainland where it can be processed.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. COUNTRY PROFILE 1
    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 4
    3.1. Industry Value Chain 8
    3.2. Geographic Position 10
    3.3. Size of the Industry 12
    3.4. Key Success Factors and Pain Points 13
    4. LOCAL 14
    4.1. Key Trends 23
    4.2. Notable Players 23
    4.3. Trade 26
    4.4. Corporate Actions 27
    4.5. Regulations 29
    4.6. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 30
    5. AFRICA 32
    6. INTERNATIONAL 39
    7. INFLUENCING FACTORS 43
    7.1. COVID-19 43
    7.2. Economic Environment 43
    7.3. Labour 44
    7.4. Security Issues 45
    7.5. Natural Disasters 46
    7.6. Environmental Issues 46
    7.7. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 47
    7.8. Government Support 48
    7.9. Input Costs 49
    8. C OMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 49
    8.1 Barriers to Entry 50
    9. SWOT ANALYSIS 50
    10. OUTLOOK 51
    11. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 52
    12. REFERENCES 52
    12.1 Publications 52
    12.2 Websites 53
    APPENDIX 1 55
    Summary of Notable Players 55
    COMPANY PROFILES 57
    Afrox Mozambique Ltda 57
    Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd 59
    BP Mocambique Ltda 62
    China National Petroleum Corporation 64
    Companhia Mozambicana de Hidrocarbonetos S.A. 66
    Eni SpA 68
    Galp Mozambique Ltda 76
    Importadora Mocambicana De Petroleos Ltda 77
    Matola Gas Company SA 78
    Mozambique Rovuma Venture SpA 80
    Oleos Mocambique Ltda 82
    PetroBeira Ltda 83
    Petroleos de Mozambique S.A. 84
    Petromoc e Sasol SARL 86
    Puma Energy (Mocambique) Ltda 87
    Sasol Ltd 88
    TotalEnergies Marketing Mocambique S.A. 93
    Vivo Energy Mozambique Ltda 95

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on Mozambique’s petroleum industry including comprehensive information on the state, size and other influencing factors on the petroleum, lubricants, paraffin and biofuels markets, as well extensive information on the on- and offshore gas projects underway. There are profiles of 14 companies operating in the sector including Sasol, which was awarded two new licences for gas exploration onshore in southern Mozambique, and in the offshore Angoche basin, and Petromoc, which has the largest share of the fuel retail market with 100 petrol stations.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in Mozambique, and the wholesale and retail trade of these products. The manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products are also included. The liquid fuels sector is dominated by multinational petroleum companies such as BP, Total, Sasol and Puma Energy that distribute products through partnerships with local companies. Mozambique is a net importer of petroleum products, and bitumen is the only product that is produced locally. Petroleum products worth US$1.05bn were imported in 2018, increasing by 27.1% from US$822.2m in 2017. In the first quarter of 2019, diesel contributed US$71.3m (4.8%) to the total of US$1.5bn imports, and oil and lubricants stood at US$39.9m. The decision by Texas-based Anadarko to invest about US$25bn in the Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project will see Anadarko start building the infrastructure for LNG plants. The investment will bring opportunities for local businesses and skills development. Industry participants did, however, caution that local businesses might not have the necessary resources and skills to execute a project of this magnitude.

    Strengths

    • International companies are investing in skills development of local people to complement skills requirements for mega projects.
    • Major international players have a presence in the distribution of all petroleum products.
    • Reforms in the retail price of fuel will help government to consolidate the budget.
    • The discovery of some of the biggest gas fields in the world is encouraging international players to invest in infrastructure development projects.
    • Transport of imported petroleum products to neighbouring land-locked countries.

    Weaknesses

    • Barriers to entry for small businesses could prevent the entry of potential new product distributors.
    • Biofuel production is not cost-effective.
    • Distribution is dominated by the network of established international players.
    • Increase in fuel prices after the scrapping of government subsidies is impacting on poor people in urban areas.
    • Lack of local suppliers of specialised equipment for mega projects.
    • Mozambique is a net importer of petroleum products and imports are increasing to meet the demand of mega projects.
    • Skills shortages for the execution of mega projects.

    Opportunities

    • Exports to neighbouring countries that are net importers of petroleum products contribute to the fiscus.
    • Increased demand for petroleum products will lead to an increase in business opportunities for distributors.
    • The discovery of gas fields presents major opportunities for local processing of petroleum products.

    Threats

    • Government’s dependence on donor funding restricts its ability to spend on infrastructure projects.
    • Low literacy rates and high poverty levels are presenting barriers to skills development in the sector.
    • Mozambique’s exposure to natural disasters affects government’s ability to restructure debt.
    • Political unrest could lead to delays in projects.

    Outlook

    Despite domestic challenges posed by debt restructuring, corruption and political unrest, as well as the recovery in the international oil price, industry commentators expect international players in the oil and gas market to continue to invest in Mozambique’s vast on- and offshore gas fields. The growing population and expected improved investor and consumer sentiment will be drivers of increased demand for petroleum products. However, petroleum products will continue to be imported until the construction of infrastructure for transporting gas onto the mainland where it can be processed.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. COUNTRY INFORMATION 1
    2.1. Geographic Position 2
    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 4
    3.1. Industry Value Chain 8
    4. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 10
    5. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 12
    5.1. Local 12
    5.1.1. Trade 15
    5.1.2. Corporate Actions 18
    5.1.3. Regulations 19
    5.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 21
    5.2. Continental 22
    5.3. International 27
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 28
    6.1. Economic Environment 28
    6.2. Information Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 29
    6.3. Labour 30
    6.4. Environmental Concerns 32
    7. COMPETITION 33
    7.1. Barriers to Entry 34
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 34
    9. OUTLOOK 35
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 36
    11. REFERENCES 36
    11.1. Publications 36
    11.2. Websites 37
    APPENDIX 1 38
    Summary of Notable Players 38
    COMPANY PROFILES 40
    AFGRI OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 40
    AFROX MOZAMBIQUE LDA 44
    BP MOZAMBIQUE LDA 46
    COMPANHIA MOZAMBICANA DE HIDROCARBONETOS S.A. 48
    ENI SPA 51
    OLEOS MOCAMBIQUE LDA 62
    PETROBEIRA LDA 63
    PETROGAL MOZAMBIQUE LDA 64
    PETROLEOS DE MOZAMBIQUE S.A. 65
    PETROMOC E SASOL SARL 67
    PUMA ENERGY MOZAMBIQUE LDA 69
    SASOL LTD 70
    TOTAL MOZAMBIQUE S.A. 76
    VIVO ENERGY MOZAMBIQUE LDA 78

    Report Coverage

    The detailed report on the Mozambican Petroleum Industry focuses on the manufacture and retail of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas. Profiles are provided for 11 companies, including BP Mozambique which owns 28 retail outlets, 35% of the market’s supply of lubricants and 50% of aviation fuels supply. Also profiled is competitor, Total which announced in 2016 that it would invest US$50m on the expansion of its local service station network, increasing the number of service stations from 43 to 60 in an attempt to obtain 30% of the market by the end of 2017.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in Mozambique, as well as the wholesale and retail trade of the products. The manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products are also included. The World Bank estimated that Mozambique’s total fuel consumption increased an average 17% annually between 2012 and 2016 and as Mozambique is a net importer of petroleum products, the recovery of the oil price has an effect on the national accounts balance of the country. Currently national energy and fuel policies support the increase in domestic production and consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but the potential for biofuels production is being impacted by diminished economic returns, a lack of funding and climatic changes.

    Strengths

    • Government support for LPG infrastructure projects.
    • International players are contributing to skills development in the sector.
    • Major international players have a presence in the distribution of all petroleum products.
    • Reforms in the retail price of fuel will help government to consolidate the budget and reduce exposure to external fuel and oil shocks.
    • The discovery of some of the biggest gas fields in the world is encouraging international players to invest in infrastructure development projects.

    Weaknesses

    • Biofuel production is currently not cost-effective.
    • Exploitation by international oil traders leads to inflated fuel prices, which puts pressure on consumers and the national budget.
    • Poor infrastructure adds to the costs of transporting products.
    • The sector is dependent on FDI and the decrease in FDI will slow down infrastructure development.

    Opportunities

    • Exports to neighbouring countries that are net importers of petroleum products.
    • The discovery of gas fields presents major opportunities for local processing of petroleum products.

    Threats

    • Government’s dependence on donor funding leads to a shortage in funding that is halting infrastructure projects.
    • Increasing pressure on the economy which could result in an increase in inflation and a weakening currency.
    • Political unrest could lead to delays in projects as companies evacuate staff in affected areas.

    Outlook

    Despite domestic challenges posed by debt restructuring, corruption and political unrest, as well as the recovery in the international oil price, industry commentators expect international players in the oil and gas market to continue to invest in Mozambique’s vast on- and offshore gas fields. In the medium-term the World Bank expects inflationary pressures to ease in light of further progress in developing Mozambique’s Rovuma basin gas projects, developments in the coal sector, and stabilising macroeconomic conditions. The growing population and expected improved investor and consumer sentiment will be drivers of increased demand for petroleum products. However, petroleum products will continue to be imported until the construction of infrastructure for transporting gas onto the mainland where it can be processed has been completed.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. COUNTRY INFORMATION 1
    2.1. Geographic Position 2
    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 5
    3.1. Industry Value Chain 7
    4. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    5. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 12
    5.1. Local 12
    5.1.1. Corporate Actions 17
    5.1.2. Regulations 18
    5.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 19
    5.2. Continental 22
    5.3. International 23
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 24
    6.1. Economic Environment 24
    6.2. Government Infrastructure Programme Spend 25
    6.3. Private Sector Investment 25
    6.4. Socio-Political Environment and Civil War 26
    6.5. Information Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 26
    6.6. Labour 28
    6.7. Corruption 29
    6.8. Environmental Concerns 30
    7. COMPETITION 31
    7.1. Barriers to Entry 32
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 33
    9. OUTLOOK 34
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 34
    11. REFERENCES 35
    11.1. Publications 35
    11.2. Websites 35
    COMPANY PROFILES 37
    AFGRI OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 37
    BP MOZAMBIQUE LDA 42
    ENGEN PETROLEUM (MOZAMBIQUE) LTD 44
    ENI SPA 46
    KULANI AFRICA GAS (PTY) LTD 57
    PETROGAL MOZAMBIQUE LDA 58
    PETROLEOS DE MOZAMBIQUE SA 59
    PUMA ENERGY MOZAMBIQUE LDA 61
    SASOL LTD 62
    TOTAL MOZAMBIQUE SA 68
    VIVO ENERGY MOZAMBIQUE LDA 69

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