ENERGY PROFILE Mozambique
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Mozambique has the 14th-largest natural gas reserves in the world. Over 74% of its electricity comes from hydropower,mainly generated at the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam. But the
It aims to leverage Mozambique abundant energy resources – including hydropower, solar, wind, biomass, and some of the world''s largest natural gas reserves – to
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
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
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
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.
South Africa remained the biggest buyer of Mozambican energy, purchasing 9,079 GWh, equivalent to 80% of the total exported.
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,
The energy sector is a cornerstone of Mozambique''s economy, driving industrial growth and generating significant foreign exchange through
In 2023, South Africa bought almost 80% of the electricity produced in Mozambique, which is one of the main energy producers in
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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.
Mozambique’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.
The exports from Mozambique, which neighbours South Africa, will help transform its economy as billions of dollars pour into the country to develop massive offshore gas fields in its deepwater Rovuma basin.
EDM and Mozambique support the development of renewable energy projects, having launched public tenders for solar and wind projects, the country is also exploring battery storage solutions. The largest power generation plant in the country is the Cahora Bassa hydro dam, operated by the government owned Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB).