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Mozambique’s energy success and regional integration

Charné Hundermark by Charné Hundermark
March 6, 2021
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As one of the leading resource-rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Mozambique has the potential to not only significantly advance its own socio-economic status, but also dramatically boost economic growth throughout the region. According to the World Bank Group, regional integration helps countries to overcome divisions that impede the flow of goods, services, capital, people and ideas. As large-scale energy projects are expected to come online in Mozambique through 2023, the country has observed renewed political commitment to establishing sustainable regional integration with neighbouring governments and private operators. By prioritising cross-border cooperation across its energy value chain, Mozambique is well-positioned to achieve shared objectives, including widespread electrification, establishment of energy security and access to a wider regional market.

 

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Mozambique is one of the top electricity exporters in southern Africa, largely due to its significant hydropower resources and growing gas-to-power potential. The 2,075 megawatts Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Dam in Mozambique represents the largest hydropower facility in southern Africa and has enabled the country to become a top regional electricity exporter. With only 500MW procured for domestic use, Mozambique transports the surplus electricity to neighbouring South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Through the establishment of the Southern Africa Power Pool – as well as cooperation agreements with Zimbabwe and South Africa – Mozambique has been able to effectively monetise its hydropower resources through proven demand linkages. What’s more; this form of regional integration has allowed electricity-deficient countries in the region to increase their own electricity access rates and reduce associated costs for their growing populations.

 

Integration increases market accessibility

The World Bank Group has posited that fragmentation within sub-Saharan Africa has led to the creation of small, isolated domestic markets characterised by high production costs and low investment. By spear-heading regional integration, resource-rich nations such as Mozambique can connect to growing markets within the sub-region, including Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda and Angola. As a growing number of African countries re-direct their focus on cleaner sources of energy, such as natural gas, regional integration can ensure that Mozambique’s sizable reserves are effectively monetised. By prioritising infrastructural connectivity, Mozambique can establish a direct link to viable Liquefied Natural Gas markets for export. Moreover, regional integration can lower the cost of getting Mozambican gas to market. By integrating infrastructure and pooling resources, countries can bridge supply, gain direct access to regional markets and utilise both current and emerging infrastructure, in turn significantly reducing project costs for all parties involved.

 

Mozambique drives regional growth

According to the World Energy Council, security of supply remains one of the primary drivers of the development of interconnections between countries. Facing challenges such as lack of critical infrastructure, depletion of national energy resources and the need to diversify energy supply, countries such as Zimbabwe and South Africa are turning to Mozambique as a viable energy supply solution. By leveraging these connections, Mozambique can ensure energy success, secure vital foreign currency revenues and establish strong bilateral relations, spurring long-term regional economic growth in the process. Moreover, the WEC notes that the provision of affordable, modern energy to developing countries to meet growing demand will have a domino effect on productivity and macro-economic growth.

For international investors, regional integration among developing countries can foster a more attractive investment climate as a result of shared resources and, therefore, increased security and alleviated risk. In fact, regional integration may lead to a greater influx of capital for projects compared to individual domestic developments. This is evidenced by projects such as the African Renaissance Pipeline Project – a 2,600km natural gas pipeline linking Mozambique’s natural gas to South Africa’s growing demand – and the Temane Natural Gas Project – a collaborative gas-to-power project between the Mozambican government and South African energy and chemical company, Sasol. By drawing on integration opportunities, Mozambique can drive sectoral growth and establish itself as both a regional and global competitor.

Still, significant challenges must be addressed if Mozambique is to realise the full scope of its industry growth and success. The lack of adequate complementary policies and regulations may lead to ineffective outcomes and inhibit productive cooperation. Additionally, the World Bank Group suggest that countries may hold varying priorities for regional integration, depending on their connectivity gaps, economic geography or preference for sovereignty in specific areas. By addressing these concerns, Mozambique will be better equipped to monetise its natural gas resources, in which regional integration can ensure maximum project success.

*Hundermark writes for Africa Oil & Power

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