Mozambique is a net exporter of energy to countries in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) – South Africa being the largest importer. The government view energy exports as a key driver of the Mozambican economy, having passed a new electricity law that simplifies permitting and encourages IPPs activities.
Despite this vast potential, current energy production is more modest, with a focus on hydropower, natural gas, and emerging renewables. The energy sector is a cornerstone of Mozambique's economy, driving industrial growth and generating significant foreign exchange through exports, particularly electricity to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Investments in local content and robust infrastructure are essential for ensuring sustainable benefits and maximizing Mozambique's natural gas export potential. Mozambique, a country located in southeastern Africa, is home to some of the world's most significant natural gas reserves (ITA, 2024).
As of 2020, Mozambique's total installed electricity generation capacity was 2,780 MW, with projections to expand to 6,001 MW by 2030 to meet growing demand and achieve universal electrification (Mozambique Energy Situation). The capacity breakdown by energy source in 2020 was:
Electricity exports from Mozambique to neighboring countries grew by 9% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching a new high, according to the annual report from the state-owned EDM (Electricidade de
The energy sector is a cornerstone of Mozambique''s economy, driving industrial growth and generating significant foreign exchange through exports, particularly electricity to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and
It aims to leverage Mozambique abundant energy resources – including hydropower, solar, wind, biomass, and some of the world''s largest natural gas reserves – to build a modern and
These vast reserves offer Mozambique the potential to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to energy-hungry markets in Europe, Asia, and beyond. The Rovuma Basin, situated near
In 2023, South Africa bought almost 80% of the electricity produced in Mozambique, which is one of the main energy producers in southern Africa, exporting last year to six more
OverviewLeading Sub-SectorsOpportunitiesTransmissionGenerationDistributionMozambique''s domestic energy demand is increasing steadily and is expected to continue rising as the country industrializes. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries are expected to have higher demand for power that could be met with Mozambican exports.See more on trade.gov
The energy sector is a cornerstone of Mozambique''s economy, driving industrial growth and generating significant foreign exchange through exports, particularly
French energy firm TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) plans to restart its long-delayed $20 billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the first quarter of next year, two sources told Reuters late on
According to national statistics a third of EDM''s customers, who are concentrated in the south of the country, generate 65% of EDM''s national revenue. Mozambique is a net exporter of
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South Africa remained the biggest buyer of Mozambican energy, purchasing 9,079 GWh, equivalent to 80% of the total exported. Zimbabwe followed with 878 GWh, Botswana with 396 GWh
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