Brussels, March 17, 2026 (Lusa) - Mozambique's president requested European Union investment in the energy sector on Tuesday, stating that this is the path to establishing 4 million new connections and accelerating universal access to electricity in the country by 2030.
Speaking at the RENMOZ in Europe Business Forum in Brussels, Daniel Chapo said that Mozambique was advancing in the country's electrification, which rose from 26.5% in 2016 to 65% by late 2025, one of the fastest growth rates in Africa. He further pointed to the ambition to achieve universal energy access by 2030, connecting 4 million new households.
"This goal will require significant investment in generation, transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions. It is precisely to mobilise these investments that we are holding this forum today," he said.
He added that Mozambique seeks to build a modern, sustainable, and competitive energy sector capable of driving economic transformation and contributing to regional and global energy security.
Therefore, the Mozambique Energy Transition Strategy has been launched to develop a modern energy system based on renewables, add value to natural gas, promote green industrialisation, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy in transport. The president spoke at the forum, calling for European investment in the sector.
Chapo said Mozambique was committed to promoting the productive use of energy, linking electrification with rural development plans, agricultural modernisation, and the growth of small and medium industries. He noted that these actions require capital, technology, innovation, and "solid, lasting strategic partnerships".
"It is precisely for this reason that we are here today: to deepen cooperation between Mozambique and Europe and to mobilise investments capable of transforming our immense energy potential into shared prosperity," he said.
Mozambique is introducing new energy commercialisation models, including strengthening the regulatory framework, and is moving forward with the creation of the National Electricity System Manager, which will establish a system operator and a market operator, promoting greater efficiency in planning and energy market management, he added.
He said the country believed in a partnership between Africa and Europe based on investment, innovation, and shared development, indicating that it is a land of opportunities seeking to transform its potential into prosperity.
Chapo noted that the country's energy resources place it among the world's greatest energy potentials, with vast hydroelectric resources, enormous large-scale solar and wind potential, and significant natural gas reserves.
"This combination of factors positions Mozambique as a strategic partner for Southern African energy security and as an emerging player in the global energy landscape," in a scenario where international energy security is a central priority, with the country being capable of contributing sustainable energy solutions and diversifying regional and international energy sources, he said.
He said that the country had structural projects underway, such as the Temane Thermal Power Plant and the Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric project, which are expected to increase production capacity in the coming years.
"Currently, Mozambique exports more than 1,200 megawatts of electricity to countries in the region and is progressively establishing itself as a relevant player in the global liquefied natural gas market.
These developments strengthen regional energy integration and create solid foundations for sustainable economic growth. But above all, they create concrete opportunities for investment partnerships," he said.
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