South African energy group Sasol on Wednesday opened an integrated hydrocarbon-processing facility in Temane, Mozambique, aimed at strengthening the country’s electricity supply by delivering natural gas to the 450-megawatt Temane gas-fired power plant.
According to Ecofin Agency, Sasol said gas supply is the project’s primary objective under its Production Sharing Agreement with the Mozambican government, while authorities said the new infrastructure will help boost power generation as national demand continues to climb.
The development combines gas extraction, processing and delivery into a single system designed to maintain a steady fuel flow and ensure reliable operation at the power station.
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The government has repeatedly noted that Mozambique remains heavily dependent on the Cahora Bassa hydropower dam and on imported electricity through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).
Data released by Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) in 2024 showed expanding urban and industrial activity is placing increasing strain on the national grid, prompting calls for more gas-fired plants, particularly in the fast-growing southern region.
Local media reported that more than 560,000 households were connected to electricity in 2024, including 395,622 through the national grid.
World Bank figures show national access to power rose from 31% in 2018 to nearly 60% in 2024.
The Temane facility provides the link enabling gas from the Pande-Temane fields to be used directly for domestic power generation.
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