In the northern province of Mozambique, Cabo Delgado, the outlines of a new era of prosperity are beginning to take shape. With the forecast to generate more than 10,000 jobs by 2025, the ambitious gas projects under way there promise to bring significant economic renewal.
Maxime Rabilloud, the top representative of Total Energies in Mozambican territory, revealed that the constructive interaction between the French corporation and the government of Mozambique has already resulted in the creation of 6,000 direct jobs this year alone.
In a statement made after a meeting with Margarida Talapa, the Minister of Labour, Rabilloud emphasised the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project's commitment to the population of the district of Cabo Delgado, in particular that of Palma, where the future liquefaction facilities will be built.
Total Energies' mission, according to Rabilloud, goes beyond simply creating jobs. The company has been actively supporting young Mozambicans in setting up small and medium-sized enterprises, which have drawn mainly on graduates of the Alberto Cassimo Institute of Vocational Training and Labour Studies.
Margarida Talapa, while aware of the devastating impact of the terrorist attacks that have beset the province, assured that the government is committed to restoring peace and stability in Cabo Delgado. The minister also expressed the government's readiness to work with Total Energies on resuming the LNG project in the Rovuma Basin. The project suffered a forced interruption when Total Energies was obliged to declare "force majeure" after a terrorist attack in March 2021 on the town of Palma.
For Talapa, the LNG project is a strategic vector for Mozambique's development, highlighting not only job creation but also the training of Mozambican staff in the oil and gas industries, and encouraging the attraction of more investment in various economic areas.
The minister ended her speech by highlighting the recent revision of the Labour Law, approved by the government, as an important instrument for attracting foreign direct investment. The new labour legislation now awaits final scrutiny by the Assembly of the Republic, the Mozambican parliament.
