Maputo, 26 Sep (AIM) – The Mozambican government and its Brazilian counterpart have signed an agreement aimed at creating a framework for strategic collaboration and identifying opportunities of mutual interest in the oil industry.
The agreement was signed by Mozambique’s publicly-owned Hydrocarbons Company, ENH, and its Brazilian counterpart Petrobras. The signing took place on the sidelines of ROG 2026, one of the world’s largest events dedicated to energy, held in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, from 21 to 24 September.
“One of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) main objectives includes the joint implementation of studies on the exploration, evaluation, development, production and marketing of hydrocarbons. It also provides for the sharing of knowledge, skills and technical experience between the two companies”, reads a statement.
ENH Chairman Rudêncio Morais and Executive Director Alegria Cossa. Petrobras was represented by Director of Exploration and Production Sylvia Anjos and Executive Manager of Exploration Jonilton Pessoa.
Mozambique’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Estevão Pale, witnessed the ceremony. His presence underlines the institutional importance attached to the initiative.
The memorandum represents another step in positioning ENH as a strategic partner in the development of Mozambique’s energy resources. It also contributes to consolidating relations with leading international operators in the sector.
The agreement also strengthens the Mozambican company’s ties with international operators experienced in the oil and gas sector, creating new opportunities for technical and business cooperation.
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