The Rovuma Basin, located on the east coast of Africa, emerged as a strategic area for researching offshore energy resources. Its deep, resource-rich waters have attracted the attention of energy companies around the world. Down are listed the areas of grant of research and productioned in the Rovuma Sedimentary Basin, where the activity of research and productioned hydrocarbon is in progress or planned.
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Public procurement | Released October 2014 |
| Dealers |
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| CCPP Signature Date | October 2018 |
| CCPP Effective Date | 1 January 2019 |
| Area | 4,612 km2 |
| Location | Maritime part of the Republic of Mozambique |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | December 2005 |
| Dealers |
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| CCPP Signature Date | December 2006 |
| CCPP Effective Date | February 2007 |
| Dimension (km2) |
Initial. Current: 2516 km2 |
| Location | At sea (Cape Delgado Province) |
Following the 2nd open competition for the granting of areas for the research and production of hydrocarbons to the companies Eni East Africa and the National Hydrocarbon Company, they were awarded Area 4 in offshore environment in the Rovuma Basin.
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | December 2005 |
| Dealers | Initial:
Current:
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| CCPP Signature Date | December 2006 |
| CCPP Effective Date | February 2007 |
| Dimension (km2) | Initial: 17,650 km2 Current: 2,516 km2 |
| Location | At sea (Cape Delgado Province) |
The Mozambique Basin, located on the east coast of Africa, emerged as the first strategic area for research onshore energy resources. Below are the areas of Research and Production Grantment in the Mozambique Sedimentary Basin, where the research and production activity is ongoing or planned.
| Description | Information |
| Public procurement | November 2021 |
| Dealers | CNOOC – 70 % (Operator) and ENH, E.P. –30% |
| CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
| CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
| Dimension (km)2) | Initial: 5595.68 km2 |
| Location | At sea (Province of Inhambane) |

Following the 6th Public Competition for the Grant of Areas for Research and Production of Hydrocarbons, companies CNOOC HONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company, E.P.(ENH) were awarded Area S6-B.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 77.5% (Operator) and ENH, E.P. (22.5%) |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km)2) | Initial: 5883.67 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Inhambane) |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The research period has a duration of 8 (eight) years, divided into 3 (three) sub-periods comprising the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th public tender for the granting of areas for the research and production of hydrocarbons, the companies Eni Mozambico S.p.A and the National Hydrocarbon Company were awarded the area A6-C.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | Eni Mozambico s.p.A – 60% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 40% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: 5654.51 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) in deep waters |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The Research Period is 8 years old, divided into 3 (three) subperiods, which comprise the following work programme:
First subperiod – 12 (Twelve) months
Second subperiod – 48 (Fourth and eight) months
Third subperiod – 36 (Third and six) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th Public Competition for the Grant of Areas for Research and Production of Hydrocarbons, companies CNOOC KONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company, E.P.(ENH) were awarded Area A6-D.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 77.5% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 22.5% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: ~ 6173.51 km2 |
Location | At sea in the Angoche Region (Between the Province of Nampula and Zambézia) |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The research period has a duration of 8 (eight) years, divided into 3 (three) sub-periods comprising the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th tender for the granting of areas for the research and production of hydrocarbons, the companies CNOOC HONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company were awarded Area A6-E.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 80% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 20% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: 6014.84 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) in deep waters |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The Research Period is 8 years old, divided into 3 (three) subperiods, which comprise the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th Public Competition for the Grant of Areas for Research and Production of Hydrocarbons, companies CNOOC HONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company, E.P.(ENH) were awarded Area A6-G.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 79.5% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 20.5% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: ~ 5500.98 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The research period has a duration of 8 (eight) years, divided into 3 (three) sub-periods comprising the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Public procurement | October 2014 |
| Dealers |
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| CCPP Signature Date | October 2018 |
| CCPP Effective Date | 1 January 2019 |
| Dimension (km2) |
3,012 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
The Agreement Area for the Research and Production of Hydrocarbons for the Mazenga Area was granted to the National Hydrocarbon Company-ENH, through direct negotiation resulting in the signing of the CCPP in October 2019.
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2018 |
| Dealers | Initial
Current
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| CCPP Signature Date | October 2019 |
| CCPP Effective Date | May 2020 |
| Dimension (km2) | 22 800 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2008 |
| Dealers |
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| CCPP Signature Date | October 2008 |
| CCPP Effective Date | April 2009 |
| Dimension (km2) |
22 800 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Sofala Province) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2000 |
| Dealers |
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| CCPP Signature Date | October 2000 |
| CCPP Effective Date | November 2000 |
| Dimension (km2) |
Initial: 16098 km2 Current:1792 km2 (Pande/Corvo area: 637 km2, Temane/Inhassoro area: 1155 km2) |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2000 |
| Dealers |
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2000 |
| CCPP Effective Date | November 2000 |
| Dimension (km2) |
Initial: 1741 km2 (Pande: 1235 km2 and Temane: 506 km2) Current: 1 741 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | October 2014 |
| Dealers |
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2018 |
| CCPP Effective Date | 1 January 2019 |
| Dimension (km2) |
4,612 km2 |
| Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) |
| Description | Information |
| Public procurement | November 2021 |
| Dealers | CNOOC – 70 % (Operator) and ENH, E.P. –30% |
| CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
| CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
| Dimension (km)2) | Initial: 5595.68 km2 |
| Location | At sea (Province of Inhambane) |

Following the 6th Public Competition for the Grant of Areas for Research and Production of Hydrocarbons, companies CNOOC HONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company, E.P.(ENH) were awarded Area S6-B.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 77.5% (Operator) and ENH, E.P. (22.5%) |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km)2) | Initial: 5883.67 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Inhambane) |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The research period has a duration of 8 (eight) years, divided into 3 (three) sub-periods comprising the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th public tender for the granting of areas for the research and production of hydrocarbons, the companies Eni Mozambico S.p.A and the National Hydrocarbon Company were awarded the area A6-C.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | Eni Mozambico s.p.A – 60% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 40% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: 5654.51 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) in deep waters |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The Research Period is 8 years old, divided into 3 (three) subperiods, which comprise the following work programme:
First subperiod – 12 (Twelve) months
Second subperiod – 48 (Fourth and eight) months
Third subperiod – 36 (Third and six) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th Public Competition for the Grant of Areas for Research and Production of Hydrocarbons, companies CNOOC KONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company, E.P.(ENH) were awarded Area A6-D.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 77.5% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 22.5% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: ~ 6173.51 km2 |
Location | At sea in the Angoche Region (Between the Province of Nampula and Zambézia) |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The research period has a duration of 8 (eight) years, divided into 3 (three) sub-periods comprising the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th tender for the granting of areas for the research and production of hydrocarbons, the companies CNOOC HONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company were awarded Area A6-E.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 80% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 20% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: 6014.84 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) in deep waters |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The Research Period is 8 years old, divided into 3 (three) subperiods, which comprise the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

Following the 6th Public Competition for the Grant of Areas for Research and Production of Hydrocarbons, companies CNOOC HONG HOLDING LIMITED and National Hydrocarbon Company, E.P.(ENH) were awarded Area A6-G.
Description | Information |
Competition | November 2021 |
Dealers | CNOOC – 79.5% (Operator) and ENH, E.P – 20.5% |
CCPP Signature Date | 14 October 2025 |
CCPP Effective Date | 1 February 2026 |
Dimension (km2) | Initial: ~ 5500.98 km2 |
Location | At sea (Province of Nampula) |
Work Obligations during the Research Period
The research period has a duration of 8 (eight) years, divided into 3 (three) sub-periods comprising the following work programme:
First subperiod – 48 (forty-eight) months
Second subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Third subperiod – 24 (twenty-four) months
Activity Stage
The Dealer is in the First Sub-period of the Research Period, in which preparation for Research Operations is underway.
CCPP Area Map

| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Public procurement | October 2014 |
| Dealers |
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2018 |
| CCPP Effective Date | 1 January 2019 |
| Dimension (km2) |
3,012 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
The Agreement Area for the Research and Production of Hydrocarbons for the Mazenga Area was granted to the National Hydrocarbon Company-ENH, through direct negotiation resulting in the signing of the CCPP in October 2019.
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2018 |
| Dealers | Initial
Current
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2019 |
| CCPP Effective Date | May 2020 |
| Dimension (km2) | 22 800 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2008 |
| Dealers |
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2008 |
| CCPP Effective Date | April 2009 |
| Dimension (km2) |
22 800 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Sofala Province) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2000 |
| Dealers |
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2000 |
| CCPP Effective Date | November 2000 |
| Dimension (km2) |
Initial: 16098 km2 Current:1792 km2 (Pande/Corvo area: 637 km2, Temane/Inhassoro area: 1155 km2) |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Negotiation Direct | October 2000 |
| Dealers |
|
| CCPP Signature Date | October 2000 |
| CCPP Effective Date | November 2000 |
| Dimension (km2) |
Initial: 1741 km2 (Pande: 1235 km2 and Temane: 506 km2) Current: 1 741 km2 |
| Location | On Earth (Province of Inhambane) |

