Oil & Gas in Cabo Delgado: The Impact of the New Local Content Decree

Oil & Gas in Cabo Delgado: The Impact of the New Local Content Decree

Mozambique positions itself as a global LNG giant. For Mozambican companies, the gateway to this trillion-dollar industry is the Local Content Regulation (focused on the oil sector). The multinational operators (TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Eni) follow international compliance standards that must be mirrored by their suppliers.

Entering this market demands more than a good service; it demands adequate social statutes, ISO certifications, and total transparency.

Challenges for Oil & Gas Suppliers:

  • Strategic Joint Ventures: How to structure partnerships between local and global companies in compliance with the law.
  • EPC and Subcontracting Contracts: Rigorous risk analysis and clauses for environmental and labor liabilities.
  • Supplier Database Certification: Legal support in registration on platforms like Achilles/Empresômetro.
  • Tax Retention: Management of Corporate Income Tax and taxes on foreign services.

SD&MP has supported the energy sector since the beginning. We help your company become "Bankable" to participate in the major tenders of Cabo Delgado and the Mozambique Channel.

Want to participate in the LNG value chain? Talk to our Oil & Gas team today.

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