The Africa Gas and LNG Summit opened in Maputo on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, bringing together government leaders, energy executives, investors and financiers to discuss how Africa can turn its vast gas resources into lasting economic value. The three-day summit runs until Friday, 13 November, at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre.

Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi opened the summit, arguing that the exploitation of Africa's natural resources must drive industrialisation, technology transfer and improved living conditions for local people. She said the value of natural resources should be measured first by their contribution to transforming African economies.

The summit is held under the patronage of President Daniel Chapo and the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy. President Chapo was scheduled to deliver the presidential welcome on the opening day, while Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Estevão Pale is taking part in key programme discussions.

Local content at the centre of talks

The event is hosted by the Associação de Conteúdo Local de Moçambique, with the national hydrocarbons company ENH and the petroleum regulator INP as strategic partners. Its opening Energy Leaders' Dialogue, themed "The African Gas Opportunity: Turning Resources into Prosperity", is examining how gas revenues can support broader development rather than flowing only to export markets.

Delegates are also discussing financing, infrastructure, project execution and local participation, the obstacles that have slowed several African gas projects. Regional sessions cover Mozambique, North Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa, including Senegal and Mauritania's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project, Nigeria's LNG expansion and new developments in Congo, Angola and Tanzania.

Mozambique's flagship projects in focus

Mozambique is positioning itself as a significant global gas supplier. The TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project is a US$20 billion development expected to produce about 13 million tonnes a year, while the Rovuma LNG project is licensed for 18 million tonnes a year. Coral South, Africa's first deepwater floating LNG project, has been exporting since 2022, and the US$6-7 billion Coral North expansion is set to double output by 2028.