Mozambique Rovuma Basin LNG Regulatory Compliance Playbook

Executive Analytical Scope & Summary

Core Strategic Deliverables Included

1. 01

   Chapter 1: Legislative Framework and Concession Awards

   This chapter elucidates the primary legal foundations under Lei dos Petróleos (Lei n.º 21/2014) and the accompanying Petroleum Operations Regulations (Decreto n.º 34/2015). It further details procedures for securing Exploration and Production Concession Contracts (EPCC), highlighting key mandates for operators to initiate concession-related legal compliance measures.

2. 02

   Chapter 2: National Concessionaire Participation and Fiscal Obligations

   Explores Decreto-Lei n.º 2/2014, detailing the financial architecture linking operators and the national entity ENH, including specifics of carried interests (10-15%). Also addresses mandatory fiscal contributions and interfaces critical for maintaining contractual partnerships with state entities.

3. 03

   Chapter 3: Domestic Gas Allocation and Local Market Integration

   Focuses on the compulsory domestic gas allocation (25% quota), analyzing statutory compliance imperatives and strategies for aligning LNG production frameworks with Mozambique's domestic market growth objectives, as compelled by governing instruments.

4. 04

   Chapter 4: Local Content and Procurement Compliance

   Examines the strict requirements for local content as pertained in national legislation. It provides a roadmap for operators to ensure adherence to regulations stipulating local procurement thresholds, workforce engagement, and technology transfer expectations.

5. 05

   Chapter 5: Exchange Control and Capital Repatriation

   Covers Mozambican exchange control regulations and capital repatriation directives impacting international operators. This chapter outlines processes and conditions under which financial operations must align with national regulations ensuring fiscal stability and compliance.

6. 06

   Chapter 6: Security Protocols for Onshore/Offshore Stability

   Addresses regulatory expectations for maintaining security across LNG sites as mandated by national legal frameworks. This includes offshore and onshore security stability arrangements, risk assessments, and the implementation of robust security protocols.

7. 07

   Chapter 7: Strategic Compliance with Regulatory Bodies

   Detailed guidance on interfacing with INP and ENH, with strategies for maintaining regulatory compliance, facilitating approvals, and fostering government relations necessary for sustainable operations.

8. 08

   Chapter 8: Timeline for Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement

   An actionable timeline that delineates key deadlines and procedural milestones for regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of LNG projects within the Rovuma Basin, assisting operators in proficiently navigating statutory enforcement landscapes.