OVERVIEW OF THE SECTOR
Mozambique has one of the world's main reserves of Natural Gas, following the discoveries made by the operators of Area 1 and 4 in the Rovuma Basin, representing approximately 180 trillion cubic feet (TCF). Taking into account the announcements of the Final Investment Decision for the Rovuma Basin projects, the recent announcements on the approval of funding for the Area 1 project, the concessions resulting from the 5th and 6th Competitions and other global factors, in combination with the investment prospects at Midstream and Downstream, the gas sector appears as one of the most important investments that will allow a more sustainable and inclusive energy transition.
Government commitment to the Investment Environment
NATURE GAS (UPSTREAM)
To enter into partnership with a Local company, to obtain participation in the areas, which may be through Competition, Direct award and negotiation:
The Logistics Base
The Pemba Logistics Base is designed as an integrated service centre to provide logistical infrastructure and services as a single counter to support the Oil and Gas Industry at all stages (exploitation, development and production).
Services and facilities available:
Maritime infrastructure:
Palm
MOF
TERMINAL LNG
Commercial Port
Pemba
Other Areas
NATURAL GAS (DOWNSTREAM)
The main downstream opportunities fall within the scope of the launch of the Public Competition called the Domestic Gas Opportunities, through which Yara, Shell and GL Energy for Fertilizers (Amonia/Urea), Liquid Gas (GTL), Energy Generation were awarded; which at the moment there is no significant advance, and these proponents have shown a lack of interest in continuing these projects due to environmental commitments.
Mozambique Basin : PPA and PSA
Rovuma Basin
Approved 400 mmscfd for use in household projects.
Gas to Power – Energy Generation for Domestic Industry and Consumption – Nampula
i. Technical and professional services
a. Analytical Laboratories – for testing and
Infrastructure certification (e.g. NDT Facilities)
b. Business development centre – program
Certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
c. Development of skilled workforce – establishment of professional training center- Practical Training Facilitation Centers (PTFC)
a. Partnerships (or establishment) with financial institutions
institutions to facilitate access to credit by companies and advice on financing
Regulating the Oil Resources of the Country Towards Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
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.
Median estimate of 43 tcf (cubic foot trillions) of gas.
4 Transzonal Reservoirs:
Median estimate of 3.4 (cubic foot trillions) Tcf of natural gas.
Median estimate of 8.4 Tcf (cubulated foot trillions) of natural gas
The Paleocene Reservoirs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
