President Daniel Chapo has announced a $6 billion pipeline project to transport petroleum products between Mozambique and Zambia, marking a major infrastructure investment aimed at streamlining fuel transportation in the region.
Speaking during the 11th Mozambican Mining and Energy Conference in Maputo on Wednesday, Chapo confirmed an agreement between the Mozambican and Zambian governments to construct the pipeline linking the port city of Beira to Ndola in Zambia.
The pipeline, expected to be operational within four years, is expected to reduce the reliance on fuel trucks traveling along Mozambique’s National Highway 6, a critical route for trade between the two nations.
With a capacity to transport 3.5 million tonnes of petroleum products annually, the project would also include the development of storage facilities at both Beira and Ndola.
Chapo noted that the investment would be allocated at $1.5 billion per year, ensuring its timely completion.
In addition to the pipeline, Mozambique is advancing plans for a modular fuel refinery in partnership with the publicly owned fuel company Petromoc and Nigeria’s Aiteo Eastern E & P Group.
The refinery, set for completion within 24 months, would process 200,000 barrels per day and enhance storage capacity for liquid fuels and LPG.
The facility would integrate state-of-the-art technology to produce petrol, diesel, naphta and jet A1 aircraft fuel for national and regional markets.
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