Assessment of the Projects’ Prospects in the Economic and Technological Development of the Oil and Gas Complex in the Republic of Mozambique

Tatyana Semenova () and Nunes Churrana
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Tatyana Semenova: Department of Industrial Economics, Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, 2, 21st Line, 199106 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Nunes Churrana: Department of Industrial Economics, Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, 2, 21st Line, 199106 Saint Petersburg, Russia

Resources, 2025, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-32

Abstract: This study is devoted to a comprehensive technical and economic assessment of the prospects for the development of the oil and gas sector in the Republic of Mozambique in the context of the global energy transition. The analysis of key gas projects, including Coral South FLNG and Mozambique LNG, focused on their technological features, economic parameters and environmental impact. It is shown that the introduction of floating liquefaction technology reduces capital expenditures, increases operational flexibility, and minimizes infrastructure risks, especially in conditions of geopolitical instability. Based on a comparative analysis of the projects, it was found that the use of modular solutions and the integration of carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems contribute to improving sustainability and investment attractiveness. A patent analysis of technological innovations was carried out, which made it possible to substantiate the prospects for using nanotechnologies and advanced CO 2 capture systems for further development of the sector. The results of the study indicate the need to strengthen content localization, develop human capital, and create effective revenue management mechanisms to ensure sustainable growth. The developed strategic development concept is based on the principles of the sixth technological paradigm, which implies an emphasis on environmental standards and technological modernization, including on the basis of nanotechnology. Thus, it is established that the successful implementation of gas projects in Mozambique can become the basis for long-term socio-economic development of the country, provided that technological and institutional innovations are integrated.

Keywords: technological and economic development; Mozambique; oil and gas sector; economic efficiency indicator; nanotechnology; CO 2 capture; modular deep-sea construction; sustainable development; sovereign wealth fund (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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