Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) reaffirmed on Wednesday (May 28) its strategic role in the energy matrix of Mozambique and the Southern African region, through a statement by its Chairman, Tomás Matola, during his participation in the 2nd Energy Conference of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP).
According to an official statement, Tomás Matola took part in a panel on the theme “Leveraging the Power Systems of the Future”, where he emphasized that HCB continues to play a central role in the energy transition of CPLP countries—not only as a producer of clean energy, but also as a driver of economic and social development.
In his presentation, Matola highlighted the company’s 50-year history, underlining that HCB has been instrumental in Mozambique’s growth, both through the supply of electricity at national and regional levels, and through its social responsibility projects. In this regard, he emphasized HCB’s ongoing investment in social infrastructure—including schools, health centers, roads, and water supply systems—in communities near the hydroelectric facility, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable development.
Addressing current challenges, he pointed to hydrological changes in the Zambezi River basin as one of the main threats to production stability. He stressed the urgent need to rehabilitate and modernize the power generation infrastructure, while noting that initiatives to diversify and expand production capacity are already underway, aiming to ensure greater resilience to climate change.
The 2nd CPLP Energy Conference, organized by the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association (ALER), is being held in parallel with the 3rd Meeting of CPLP Energy Ministers. The event brings together public and private entities from the lusophone energy sector, with the goal of sharing experiences, presenting key projects, and establishing new partnerships in the context of the global energy transition.
Source: Diário Económico
