The government of Mozambique is set to construct a gas-fired power station in Beluluane in Boane district. The Beluluane Gas Company has received approval from the government allowing them to develop the power station that will generate 2,000 MW electricity.
The approval also included terms and conditions of a 30 year concession of the project to the company. The concession holder will have exclusive rights for financing, construction, operation, exploration, maintenance and expansion of infrastructure for importing, receiving, storage, treatment, and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The power plant will be constructed over five years and is projected to cost USD 2.8 billion.
The project will allow Mozambique to produce 8,000 MW power by 2043 and become a regional hub for energy production and supply. Similarly, supporting facilities will be installed in the port of Matola for handling, storage, regasification and export of LNG, with a gas pipeline linking the port to the Beluluane power station.
The projects are to generate 1,700 jobs in the construction phase and more than 1,050 permanent employment opportunities in the operational phase.
Mozambique plans to export power generated at Beluluane to South Africa and other markets in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. It could also supply power to the Mozal aluminium smelter which is located in Beluluane.