The cooperation partners supporting the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) proposed on Friday, August 8, that the Electricity Concession Regulation require companies to share the technical studies prepared for energy projects, under penalty of revocation of the authorization, the Ministry announced in a statement.
The suggestion was presented during a meeting held in Maputo as part of the review of the legal framework for the electricity sector, chaired by MIREME’s Permanent Secretary, António Manda. According to the partners, the requirement aims to increase transparency and ensure that relevant technical information is used to improve the planning and execution of future ventures.
According to the note, the proposal also includes the introduction of penalties for proponents who do not share the studies, which may culminate in license withdrawal.
At the same meeting, the Regulation on the Universal Access Fee was discussed, with emphasis on defining collection mechanisms. Among the issues debated were the application of the fee to any energy production and generation infrastructure intended for export, as well as the timing of the collection — whether at the production site, reception point, or border. The Permanent Secretary of MIREME explained that the Universal Access Fee will help mobilize resources to partially finance electricity connections to households, benefiting low-income families. António Manda stressed that this measure “is part of the strategy to expand access to energy in the country, considered essential for social and economic development, especially in rural and peri-urban communities.”
The process of reviewing the legal framework for the extractive and energy sector began in July and included consultations in all provinces, involving specific groups and associations. The contributions collected will be compiled and analyzed for possible integration into the final proposals. According to MIREME, the legislation update aims to make the electricity sector more efficient, attractive to investors, and aligned with national goals for universal energy access by 2030.
Source: Diário Económico
