Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has officially inaugurated a new natural gas processing plant in Inhassoro district, Inhambane province. The ceremony was attended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The facility, called the Integrated Processing Factory (FPI), will produce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly used as cooking gas. The government says the plant will reduce Mozambique’s dependence on imported LPG by nearly 70%.

President Chapo highlighted the economic benefits, saying the country previously imported all of its cooking gas. “With this facility, we will no longer need to import most of our LPG. We are saving money and creating new sources of income,” he said.

The plant is set to produce 53 million megajoules of natural gas per year to support the Temane Thermal Power Plant, alongside 4,000 barrels of light oil daily. It will also generate up to 450 megawatts of electricity, while producing 30,000 tonnes of LPG annually.

Chapo described the project as a major step toward industrialization and economic independence. “We are transforming gas into jobs, industry, and dignity for the Mozambican people,” he said. He added that Inhambane is gradually becoming a hub for energy, industry, logistics, and innovation.

The LPG project is a partnership with South African petrochemical company Sasol, which recently completed the first experimental shipment of LPG. Chapo urged Sasol and the National Hydrocarbon Company (ENH) to expand the availability of gas across the country.

“This project shows that responsible partnerships can deliver real results for our economy and communities,” Chapo said. He also emphasized that cooperation with South Africa in energy, trade, and logistics will continue to strengthen, benefiting both nations.