Eswatini is exploring the possibility of constructing a dedicated fuel pipeline from Mozambique’s Port of Maputo to strengthen its energy security and improve the efficiency of its fuel supply chain, according to state‑owned Ports and Railways of Mozambique (CFM).
The landlocked kingdom currently relies on the Port of Maputo as a key entry point for fuel imports, using road tankers and other higher‑cost transport options to move products inland.
A pipeline would offer a more predictable and cost‑effective alternative, reducing exposure to logistical disruptions and tightening global energy markets.
CFM said the proposal is still at an early stage and will depend on technical and economic feasibility studies, but noted that the initiative reflects growing cooperation between the two countries in energy and logistics.
If implemented, the Mozambique–Eswatini pipeline would also reinforce the Port of Maputo’s position as a regional fuel distribution hub.
The project comes as governments across the world seek more secure and resilient supply routes amid continued volatility in global energy markets.
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