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17-03-26 | INP AND AME TRADE CO-ORGANIZE 12th EDITION OF CONFERENCE AND EXPOSURE OF MINERATION AND MOZAMBIQUE ENERGY (MMEC 2026)

A Strategic Meeting for the Energy Future

MAPUTO – The National Petroleum Institute (INP), as a regulator of oil operations in Mozambique, plays a central role as a co-organizer in Mozambique this year. 12th Edition of MMEC – Conference and Exhibition of Mining and Energy of Mozambique.

The event, held in coordination with AMETRADE, will take place on days 6 and 7 May 2026, at the emblematic International Conference Center Joaquim Chissano, in the capital of the country-Maputo, subordinated to the theme: "Mozambique: Open to Business – Unlock Natural Resources for Inclusive Industrialization, Diversification and Growth".

Over more than a decade, MMEC has consolidated itself as the forum par excellence for the strategic debate on extractive sectors. In this issue, the emphasis is on the close coordination between INP and AMETRADE, a partnership that reinforces Mozambique's position as an attractive and safe destination for foreign direct investment in the mineral resources and energy industries.

As a historic strategic partner, the INP aims to serve the efforts to promote dialogue between the government, international investors and the national private sector. The main objective is to boost the sustainable development of the extractive industry and optimise the value chain of the Upstream.

The conference will address crucial issues, from advances in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects to emerging opportunities in the energy transition and the role of support infrastructures. The parallel exhibition will allow national and international companies to present cutting-edge technological solutions and establish key business partnerships.

The INP invites all energy community actors from operators and service companies to financial and academic institutions to participate actively in this prestigious event. MMEC 2026 represents a unique opportunity to exploit the vast potential of the sector in Mozambique, at a time when the country claims to be a relevant player in the global energy market.

Participation in this 12th edition will allow direct contact with decision-makers in the sector and access to inside information on the sector's opportunities.

Event Details:

  • Date: 6 and 7 May 2026
  • Location: International Conference Center Joaquim Chissano Maputo, Mozambique
  • Registration and Information: https://mmmec-moz.com/en/

Join us to shape the future of the mining and energy sector in Mozambique!

For more information, please contact the National Petroleum Institute, located on Rua dos Desportistas No.259, Maputo, by numbers 21248300 or 839511000. You can also write to e-mail comunicacao@inp.gov.mz and visit our Facebook and LinkedIn pages to be familiar with this and other outstanding topics. Alternatively you can contact our partner, mmec@ametrade.org, or by mobile phones 844289730/845512903. For more information, visit the page 12th Edition of the MMEC – Conference and Exhibition of Mining and Energy of Mozambique.

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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.