Absa brings together experts to analyze opportunities and challenges in the energy sector in Mozambique

Absa Bank Mozambique brought together business representatives and energy sector experts in Maputo this Tuesday to analyze changes in global and regional markets and reflect on the investment and economic development opportunities these may represent for the country.

The meeting took place within the framework of the Energy and Natural Resources Executive Forum 2026, promoted by the Bank in partnership with Welligence Energy Analytics, an international company specializing in energy market intelligence and analysis, based in Houston.

Under the theme “Mozambique in a Changing Global Resources Landscape: Global Perspectives. Regional Trends. Local Opportunities”, the Forum provided a space for dialogue on Mozambique's position in the international energy market, the evolution of investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the conditions necessary for these projects to generate broader economic opportunities.

The discussion began with an analysis of global LNG market trends, including the evolution of international demand, competition between projects, and the factors influencing investors' decisions. Participants also reflected on how large investments can contribute to the development of national companies, the strengthening of supply chains, and the creation of new skills.

At the opening of the Forum, Patrícia Darsam, Director of Corporate and Investment Banking at Absa Bank Mozambique, highlighted the importance of looking at large projects not only for the size of the investment they represent, but also for the opportunities they can create for the economy.

“The true value of natural resources lies not only in what we extract, but in what we can build from them. The success of a major project should not be measured solely by the investment it attracts, but also by the opportunities it is able to create around it. It is essential that we continue to develop the conditions so that more Mozambican companies can participate and grow with these investments,” stated Patrícia Darsam.

The international perspective was highlighted in the presentation by Welligence Energy Analytics, dedicated to the evolution of the global LNG market and Mozambique's positioning in the international energy landscape.

“Mozambique possesses natural gas resources of significant international market value, but their potential must be analyzed within an increasingly competitive context. The evolution of demand, financing conditions, and project execution capacity will be important factors in investors' decisions. Monitoring these trends and understanding the country's competitive position is essential to identifying opportunities and anticipating challenges,” stated Gordon Hardie, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Welligence Energy Analytics.

Financing the next investment cycle was another central theme of the meeting, with emphasis on the need for financial solutions appropriate to the size, timelines, and risks associated with large projects, as well as access to financing for companies that may be integrated into the respective value chains.

The Forum sought to bring together different perspectives on the future of the energy sector, promoting knowledge sharing and dialogue between companies, investors and experts on the challenges and opportunities of the next investment cycle in Mozambique.