The 5th Mozambique Mining, Oil & Gas and Energy Conference and exhibition took place in Maputo from the 26 – 28th April 2016, and was host to 19 Exhibitors, 410 Delegates, 59 Speakers and 1000 Visitors from 31 countries throughout Africa and abroad
Under the theme of “Mozambique’s resources as the catalyst for Infrastructure Development, inclusive growth and economic transformation” the event was officially opened by H.E. Dr Pedro Couto, Minister, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Republic of Mozambique, represented by Alfredo Nogueira Nampete, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, who delivered the keynote opening address, alongside Dr Estêvão Sumburane, Chairman of AGMM, Omar Mithá, Chairman of ENH and other industry stakeholders.
An exceptional panel of speakers discussed pressing issues within a variety of panel sessions. Some of the notable sessions included: “Mozambique’s new mining frontier: Cabo Delgado Province”, LNG Pricing & Financials”, “Clean & Green Policies and Investment”, and “Local Content: Procurement of Goods and Services”.
Other interactive sessions included gas monetisation and infrastructure development, the role of IPPs in Mozambique’s generation, mining transport and logistics, environmental development and strategies and showcased leading corporate players currently investing in Mozambique.
The overall message conveyed during the event was that despite the current situation in Mozambique, there is a lot of room for growth across all three sectors and that public and private entities need to work together to advance strategic projects.
Esteemed speakers and moderators included:
- H.E. Dr Pedro Couto, Minister, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Republic of Mozambique represented by: Alfredo Nogueira Nampete, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Republic of Mozambique
- Tom Minney, African Growth Partners
- Holden Guedes, Director, Chanel 2 – TVM-EP
- Dr Estêvão Sumburane, Chairman, AGMM
- Mahad Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director, AME Trade
- Walter Kansteiner, Senior Director - Africa, ExxonMobil
- John Sichinga, Senior Vice President, Sasol Exploration and Production International
- John Peffer, President and Managing Director, Anadarko Mozambique
- Omar Mithá, Chairman, ENH
- Duncan Bonnett, Director, Africa House
- Gareth Clifton, Manager – Mozambique, Kenmare Resources
- Márcio Godoy, Global Director of Coal, Vale
- Dinis Napido, Country Manager, Mozambique, Syrah Resources
- Ismael Faquir, Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, Mozambique
- Zara Jamal, Partner, Ferreira Rocha Advogados
- Dr Michael Baxter, Managing Director, OzMozis
- James Hughes, Country Manager - Mozambique, Fluor
- Amad Valy, Chief Operations Officer, ENH Integrated Logistics Services
- Patricia Garcia, Vice President External Relations Projects & Technology, Shell
- Dimeji Salaudeen, Head Africa Oil & Gas, KPMG Nigeria
- Dr Nicolau Sululo, Economist, Ministry of Trade and Industry
- Andy Lloyd, Independent Consultant Geologist
- Mark Jam, Associate Consultant, Roskill
- Geert Klok, Managing Director, Grafite Kropfmuehl de Moçambique
- Paul Runge, Director, Projects & Development Finance, Africa House
- Dr Arisitdes Banda, Geologist, EMEM
- Barbara Mommen, CEO, MCLI
- Amina Mohomede, Commercial Head, DHL Express Mozambique
- Dr Daud Jamal, AGMM
- Marta Henriques, Manager, Environmental Services, Sasol E&P International
- Sean Nazerali, Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation Finance, Consultant
- Natalia Igasheva, MITADER
- Leopoldo de Amaral, Partner, Sal & Caldeira
- Taylor Ruggles, Regional Energy Counselor – Africa, U.S. State Department
- Josina Correia, Senior Associate, TTA Sociedade de Advogados
- Augusto Macuvele, Vice President, Exploration, INP
- Taciana Peão Lopes, Legal Expert, Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructures and Founding Partner, TPLA
- Bruno Morgado, Chief Executive Officer, Matola Gas Company
- Paul Cragg, Project Development Manager – South East Africa, Dresser Rand (A Siemens Business)
- Pedro Pinto, Partner, African Century Real Estate
- Shabir Ahmed, Senior industry Advisor, SAP South Africa
- Giorgio Pregel, General Manager, ENH Integrated Logistics Services
- Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head of Oil and Gas Southern Africa, Standard Bank
- Marco Caccavale, President and CEO of GE Oil and Gas for GE Africa
- Mary Hemmingsen, Global Head LNG, KPMG
- Gary Rademeyer, Director, Norton Rose Fulbright
- Afonso Loureiro, Administrator, Intelec Holdings
- Dr Godinho Alves, Deputy Director General, Centro de Promoção de Investimentos (CPI)
- Pedro Couto, Chairman and Head of the Department of Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructures, Couto, Graça e Associados (CGA)
- Conrad Hefer, Managing Director, Cresco Project Finance
- Dieter Klingenberg, Technical Director and Board Member, Gigawatt Mozambique
- James Shepherd, Managing Director, Aggreko Southern and East Africa
- Dr Miquelina Menezes, Former Chief Executive Officer, FUNAE
- Miguel Barreto, Chief Executive Officer, Gesto Energia
- Paula González de Spencer, Director, ERM Mozambique
- Prof Mosad Elmissiry, Head, Energy Programmes, NEPAD
- Werner Maritz, Director, Public Sector & Infrastructure Industry Strategy, Oracle Primavera Global Business Unit
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