Mozambique to Develop $250M Gas Infrastructure Project
The initiative aims to secure natural gas supplies for South Africa by 2030 or 2031 through new offshore resource connectivity.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Mozambique is planning a $250 million natural gas infrastructure project to maintain supply lines to South Africa as existing fields face depletion. The project is expected to be operational by 2030 or 2031.
Why it matters
The project intends to harness Rovuma Basin gas resources to replace output from the Pande and Temane fields, which are expected to be depleted soon. This infrastructure ensures the continued supply of gas to South Africa's critical Secunda industrial complex.
The proposed infrastructure features a 140 kilometer pipeline and floating regasification units. This project supports a market landscape where 25 percent of production is now mandated for domestic allocation under June 2026 petroleum laws.
The players
ENH
Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos is the state-owned oil and gas company of Mozambique that manages the country's participation in petroleum exploration and production projects.
Sasol
Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company based in South Africa that operates integrated energy infrastructure across Southern Africa.
Eni
Eni is an Italian multinational energy corporation that holds a significant role in developing Mozambique's offshore natural gas assets through projects like Coral Sul and Coral Norte.
ROMPCO
The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investment Company operates the cross-border pipeline that transports natural gas from Mozambique to South Africa.
The details
The development will link offshore gas resources to the existing ROMPCO pipeline system via new units located at Inhassoro and the Port of Beira. ENH is currently negotiating the terms of this connection with partners Sasol and ROMPCO.
Timeline
2022: Coral Sul FLNG unit began operations.
June 2026: New petroleum laws take effect regarding domestic allocation.
2028: Expected first production for Coral Norte.
2030 or 2031: Expected operational date for the new gas infrastructure.
Market Landscape
This project signals a shift in the regional energy sector as Mozambique prepares to transition from existing onshore fields to offshore Rovuma Basin resources. It positions the country to maintain its status as a primary energy exporter while navigating strict new domestic market requirements.
The development aims to stabilize the long-term energy supply for industrial complexes in South Africa that rely on Mozambican gas. Consumers in the region may see more predictable energy costs as the infrastructure helps offset the decline of older, depleted fields.
The takeaway
This infrastructure investment highlights the necessity of long-term planning for energy security as legacy fields reach the end of their productive lives. Future regional energy stability will increasingly depend on the integration of offshore assets into existing pipelines.
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