Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is calling on African businesses, particularly from Rwanda and his own country, to form partnerships to support the logistics and supply chain for the massive, $20 billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project led by TotalEnergies.
Speaking at the Kigali Business Roundtable, Chapo emphasized that the megaproject’s success depends on close cross-border cooperation. He pointed out that providing essential services for the 20,000 workers expected to be on-site during the construction phase presents a significant opportunity for African companies.
“If we don’t prepare ourselves as Africans, these financial resources could all return to their origin,” Chapo said, urging local entrepreneurs to seize the moment. He highlighted potential partnerships in sectors such as agriculture, energy, logistics, and digitalization.
The LNG project, located in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, was suspended in 2021 due to security concerns following a major terrorist attack. Chapo assured attendees that his government is working “24 hours a day” to create a secure environment for the project’s resumption.
This push for local and regional involvement is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the economic benefits of Mozambique’s natural gas reserves are retained within the African continent.
