The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is strengthening energy security, boosting industrial growth and fostering cross-border cooperation between Mozambique and South Africa through its public-private partnership model.
Operating the 865 km Mozambique–Secunda Pipeline (MSP), ROMPCO transports natural gas from Mozambique’s Pande and Temane fields to South Africa’s industrial hubs including Sasol’s Secunda plant, supplying about 700 commercial and industrial users. “Our mission is to ensure a steady, environmentally safe natural gas supply from across the region,” said Luis Gudo, Technical Manager.
Natural gas from the MSP supports industries such as petrochemicals, manufacturing, mining and power generation while reducing coal dependence and advancing decarbonisation goals. Infrastructure upgrades and advanced monitoring have improved capacity and reliability, strengthening supply resilience. ROMPCO’s operations generate socio-economic benefits through local hiring, job creation, technical training and integrating small and medium enterprises into the gas value chain. The company invests in schools, health facilities and gender diversity initiatives in host communities.
Positioning natural gas as a “bridge fuel” in the region’s energy transition, ROMPCO is modernising systems, exploring renewable integration and enabling industrial users to cut emissions by up to 50% compared to coal. The MSP also facilitates gas-to-power projects to stabilise electricity supply in load-shedding-affected areas. A trilateral partnership between Mozambique’s CMG, South Africa’s iGas and Sasol, ROMPCO is considered a model for regional energy cooperation. Investments in compressor stations and new offtake points have increased pipeline capacity and expanded access for local communities. The company actively engages with governments, communities and the private sector to promote skills development and economic activity.
Looking ahead, ROMPCO aims to integrate regasified liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) from the Matola terminal to offset declining reserves, expand capacity from 212 to 400 petajoules per year and strengthen its presence with a new Maputo office. “We are positioning ROMPCO as a leader in energy transition, economic integration and community development. With sustainable growth, innovation and collaboration, we are helping to shape Southern Africa’s energy future,” concluded Gudo.
