Mozambique takes centre stage as global energy and critical minerals markets shift – MMEC 2026 confirms key speakers

The 12th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference & Exhibition (MMEC 2026), taking place on 06–07 May 2026 in Maputo, will convene global energy & mining leaders at a pivotal moment for international markets, as geopolitical disruptions reshape LNG supply and accelerate the need for diversified energy sources. Supported and endorsed by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy of Mozambique, and with the confirmed participation of H.E. Estevão Pale, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, MMEC 2026 reflects strong government and industry leadership and commitment to advancing the country’s resource development and investment agenda.

To date confirmed sponsors include: Lead sponsors – Aiteo and Bravura, whose continued engagement highlights their commitment to advancing energy development across Africa. Gold sponsors such as Sasol, ExxonMobil, and ROMPCO further reinforce the event’s positioning as a key platform for regional and international energy stakeholders. Agenda & Speakers Shaping Mozambique’s Energy Future Recent strikes impacting major gas infrastructure in the Middle East have triggered one of the most significant supply shocks in history, driving sharp increases in global oil and gas prices and exposing the risks of concentrated supply.

In this context, Mozambique and the wider East African region are increasingly recognised as critical to future global energy security. With up to 38 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG capacity expected in Mozambique by the early 2030s—and additional volumes from neighbouring Tanzania—East Africa is positioning itself as a competitive, scalable, and strategically located alternative for global LNG buyers. Against this backdrop, MMEC 2026 will convene over 600 delegates under the theme:“Mozambique Open for Business: Unlocking Natural Resources for Industrialisation, Diversification and Inclusive Growth.” The conference has already confirmed a strong line-up of industry leaders, including: In addition, Sonatrach, Algeria’s national oil and gas company, will participate with a high-level delegation led by its CEO and Chairman, alongside senior leadership across business development, exploration, and commercialisation.

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This engagement highlights strengthening Africa-to-Africa collaboration and growing alignment between North and Southern Africa in unlocking gas resources and advancing industrialisation. MMEC 2026 will feature a focused and high-impact programme addressing the full oil, gas, and energy value chain, including: These sessions will be complemented by key panels onProject Finance, Local Content, Mining, and Infrastructure Corridors, ensuring a comprehensive, end-to-end view of Mozambique’s resource-driven growth.

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