Absa Bank Mozambique recently brought together business representatives and energy sector specialists in Maputo to examine global and regional market trends and discuss investment, financing, and economic development opportunities linked to the country’s natural gas projects.
The gathering took place under the 2026 Energy and Natural Resources Executive Forum, organised by the bank in partnership with Welligence Energy Analytics, an international firm specialising in energy market analysis and intelligence, headquartered in Houston, United States.
According to a statement from the bank, the forum was held under the theme “Mozambique in a Global Landscape of Transforming Resources: Global Perspectives, Regional Trends and Local Opportunities”. Discussions covered Mozambique’s positioning in the international energy market, the evolution of investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the conditions required to broaden the economic benefits of these projects.
Opening the forum, Patrícia Darsam, Director of Corporate and Investment Banking at Absa Bank Mozambique, argued that large energy projects should be assessed not only by the volume of investment they attract but also by the opportunities they generate for domestic companies.
“The true value of natural resources lies not only in what we extract, but in what we are able to build from them. The success of a major project should not be measured solely by the investment it attracts, but also by the opportunities it is capable of creating around it. It is essential that we continue to develop the conditions for more Mozambican companies to participate and grow alongside these investments,” she said.
The analysis presented by Welligence Energy Analytics focused on the evolution of the global LNG market and Mozambique’s competitive position in the face of shifting international demand, financing conditions, and competition among energy projects.
Gordon Hardie, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Welligence Energy Analytics, argued that the potential of Mozambique’s natural gas must be assessed against an increasingly competitive international backdrop. “Mozambique possesses natural gas resources of relevance in the international market, but their potential must be analysed in an increasingly competitive context. The evolution of demand, financing conditions, and the capacity to execute projects will be important factors in investor decisions. Tracking these trends and understanding the country’s competitive position is essential for identifying opportunities and anticipating challenges,” he said.
Financing for the next investment cycle was another key topic, with emphasis placed on the need for financial solutions tailored to the scale, timelines, and risks of major projects, as well as on access to credit for domestic companies seeking to integrate into the relevant value chains.
The forum aimed to promote dialogue between companies, investors, and specialists on the conditions necessary to strengthen Mozambican business participation in energy projects and to amplify their broader impact on the national economy.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/?p=554898
