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04-09-29 | INP MARK PRESENCE IN THE OPENING OF THE 61St FACIM EDITION

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FACIM 2026: Visit by the President of the Trader Republic Starting the participation of the INP

Marracuene, Ricatla — The National Petroleum Institute (INP) began its participation in the 61st edition of the Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2026) with a clear message: to strengthen public knowledge of its role as the Regulatory Authority of the oil sector in Mozambique.

The fair started on August 31, in Ricatla, Marracuene district, under the motto "Digital Transformation and Energy Towards a Sustainable Economy", bringing together public institutions, companies, investors and other national and international actors.

The first day was marked by the visit of the President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, to the INP exhibition stand, integrated in the Pavilion of the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy.

During the visit of the Head of State, the INP made known the main activities carried out by the institution as well as the opportunities for investment in the oil sector.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the INP, the Nazarite Engineer Bangalane, led the delegation of the institution, composed of members of the Board of Directors, Directors and technicians of the different organic units.

Closer regulation to the citizen

In FACIM 2026, the INP presents to the public its powers and powers reinforced by Oil Law No 8/2026 of 3 June, which enshrines the institution as the Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

During the fair, INP technicians will have the opportunity to explain to visitors how the institution operates in the areas of regulation, licensing, supervision, supervision, monitoring, transparency and data management of the oil sector.

The exhibition also presents potential areas for hydrocarbon research and production, carote sample, content related to Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) and the promotion of responsible and sustainable management of the country's oil resources.

More than presenting projects, the INP takes advantage of FACIM to bring regulation closer to the public, clarify doubts and simply show how the regulatory activity contributes to the management of Mozambique's oil resources.

Participation in FACIM thus reinforces the PIN's commitment to transparent, responsible and close regulation of the citizen, while creating an area of dialogue and knowledge sharing about the present and future of the national oil sector.

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AREA 1

Following the 2nd open competition for the granting of areas for the research and production of hydrocarbons, the companies Anadarko Mozambique Area 1 and the National Hydrocarbon Company were awarded Area 1 in offshore environment of the Rovuma Basin. The area is located in the northern part of Cabo Delgado Province, in shallow to very deep waters. The Hydrocarbon Research and Production Areas Grant Agreement (CCPP) was signed on 20 December 2006 and is effective as of 1 February 2007.

PROSPERITY DISCOVERING AREA

Median estimate of 43 tcf (cubic foot trillions) of gas.

4 Transzonal Reservoirs:

  • Upper North Oligocene;
  • Upper South Oligocene;
  • Oligocene Lower;
  • Upper Eocene;

TUBARAN DISCOVER AREA

Median estimate of 3.4 (cubic foot trillions) Tcf of natural gas.

THE AREA OF DISCOVERMENT

Median estimate of 8.4 Tcf (cubulated foot trillions) of natural gas

The Paleocene Reservoirs.

THE AREA OF DISCOVERMENT

Tigris Shark Discovery Area (1254 km2), has 3 reservoirs of the Cretaceous (K1,K2 and K3), the K2 being the best in Orca and Shark-Tigre and has a median estimate of 0.323 Tcf (cubic foot trillions) of natural gas.

UNKNOWN TUGRE AND ORCA (CRETACICO LEQUE 1, 2 E 3), ROVUMA OFFSHORE AREA 1

The complete technical evaluation of the potential of the Cretaceous in Area 1, between the Areas of Discovery Tubarão Tigre and Orca, determined that it contains small, discontinuous and low quality reservoirs, and this would probably present significant challenges in the supply of trade amounts of gas. Of the three reservoirs of Cretaceous (K1,K2 and K3) evaluated, the best is K2 in Orca and Shark-Tiger that has an average resource of 0.323 Tcf (cubic foot trillions) of natural gas.

FOUND OUT ORCA (LECK OF MEDIO PALEOCEN), ROVUMA OFFSHORE AREA 1

This discovery was made in Area 1 by Anadarko in 2013 through borehole Orca-1, whose reservoir is the age of the Middle Paleocene, was subsequently evaluated by the holes Manta-1, Orca-2, Orca-3 and Orca-4.

The discovery is located about 10 km from the coast line, 250 km from the city of Pemba. This reservoir is of Middle Paleocene age and is not shared. The average estimate of resources is about 8.4 Tcf (cubulated foot trillions) of natural gas in situ, according to estimates submitted by Total.

The reservoir in the Orca discovery lies at depths ranging from 4000 to 5000m below the mid sea level, and the water column from about 600m to 1200m. The extension is about 30 km.

UNCOVERED TUBARON (EOCENO), ROVUMA OFFSHORE AREA 1

This discovery was made by Anadarko in January 2011 through the Jaw-1 hole and evaluated by the Shark-2 hole (negative) in 2013. The discovery is located about 25 km from the coast line, 50 Km of the Northeast of the district of Mocímboa da Praia and 200 Km of the Northeast of Pemba City.

The reservoir is completely in Area 1. The average estimate of resources is about 3.4 tcf (cubic foot trillions) of gas in situ.

The reservoir is at a depth of 3500 to 4000 metres below the average sea level. The water column ranges from 800 to 1200 meters. The extent of the Shark discovery is about 20 km east-oriented.