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24-11-26 | INP Debate Modernization of the State on Civil Service Day

Nazário Bangalane Defends Zelo and Dedication in Public Service

Maputo | 23-06-2026 | The headquarters building of the National Petroleum Institute (INP) today welcomed a lecture alluding to the celebrations of the International Civil Service Day, marked today 23 June.

The event was chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA) of the INP, Nazário Engineer Bangalane, and served as the stage for a deep reflection on the role of State Officials and Agents (FAE) in Mozambique's development.

During his intervention, the PPA of the INP highlighted the ephemeralism as an opportunity to raise awareness once again, the employees of the need to act with zeal and dedication, in order to serve well and remind them of the commitment they make in their daily lives, at the service of citizens. As regulatory authority of a crucial sector for the national economy, the INP reaffirmed its alignment with the new Public Administration Reform and Development Strategy (ERDAP 2026-2035).

Guided by Miguel de Araújo Tavete, senior board of the Ministry of State Administration and Civil Service (MAEFP), the lecture highlighted that the transformation of public institutions involves the construction of a state apparatus that is more efficient, transparent and close to citizens. At the time, it was also stressed that the recent creation of the School of Governance (EGov) represents an important milestone for strengthening the continuous training of public servants and for promoting a more innovative, ethical and results-oriented public leadership.

In addressing the challenges of the development of Public Administration, Tavete acknowledged the progress made by Mozambique in the process of modernising the public sector, but warned of the persistence of barriers that still need to be overcome. Among the main challenges, highlighted the need to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen professionalization and ethics in the public service, as well as consolidate a culture oriented to results, integrity and reduction of excessive bureaucracy. He also stressed the importance of ensuring equal opportunities, promoting gender equality and strengthening participatory governance, with greater involvement of civil society and the private sector.

Established officially by the United Nations Organization in 2011, the International Civil Service Day aims to recognize the importance of the public sector in global development, encourage administrative modernization efforts and enhance the contribution of public servants to the welfare of populations. For the year 2026, the celebrations take place under the international motto: "Transform Public Institutions: Promoting Innovation, Participation and Inclusion".

The event ended with the call for the continuous dedication of all INP professionals to continue to be a model of excellence, transparency and innovation in Mozambican Public Administration.

Information: INP Headquarters: 259, Maputo. Contacts: 21248300 | communication@inp.gov.mz

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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.