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Strategic Analysis of the Mozambican Electricity Industry
Frost & Sullivan, June 2009, Pages: 92
The Mozambican hydro potential has been estimated at about 12 500MW. It is estimated that approximately one third of this potential can be explored at a relatively low cost. hence, Mozambican government should develop the electricity industry potential in order to increase the availability of electricity to the population at large in order enhance environmental sustainability development. The aim of this study is to explore the Mozambican electricity industry, from electricity generation to distribution and the regulatory institutions. It also assess investment opportunities potential presented by all types of feedstocks in this country.
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Strategic Analysis of the Mozambican Electricity Industry provides a strategic overview of the Mozambican electricity industry including key drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges. It also offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following market segments: utilities, industrial, construction, oil and mining.
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Market Overview
Rural Electrification Programme and Economic Growth Propel the Mozambican Electricity Industry
Mozambique is rich in energy resources, but lacks financial and human resources to develop its electricity industry. Due to poor planning, decades of under-investment and deteriorating infrastructure, the provision of electricity supply has been deficient. However, outstanding economic growth and government rural electrification programme are galvanising the electricity industry in the country. 'Major investments in electricity projects in Mozambique have the potential to add 9,000 MW of electricity to the Southern African power pool,' notes the analyst of this research. 'Despite the global financial crisis, demand for electricity is forecast to grow by 11.0 per cent until 2015 as a result of a boom in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors, as well as a strong rural electrification programme.'
Hydro potential in the country can be explored at a relatively low cost. It is government policy to optimally develop the potential of the electricity industry in order to increase the access of electricity, while enhancing the environmental sustainability of electricity generation. 'Accordingly, the Mozambican electricity industry is expected to grow by 15.0 per cent by 2015,' says the analyst. 'The country’s outstanding economic growth has provided it with credibility, attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI).'
Significant Obstacles Threaten Industry Development
Theft and vandalism of electrical equipment pose a major threat to industry prospects. In addition, the high level of capital required to build a power plant is a significant hurdle to industry growth. The poor state of infrastructure and low tariffs are the main factors hampering the growth of the Mozambican electricity industry. Moreover, the country has an acute shortage of skilled labour, forcing the Mozambican Government to import part of its manpower, from Portugal, Brazil, Swiss and South Africa. There are other key challenges such as workers being under increased threat from the spread of HIV/AIDS. Another issue relates to sub-economic tariffs that are likely to retard the growth of the electricity industry over the next 2-5 years.
'Promisingly, the Mozambican publicly owned electricity company, EDM, has implemented a programme that helps fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic,' comments the analyst. 'Furthermore, the Mozambican government is anticipated to invest about $700 million in an effort to expand its grid to the entire country by 2020.' Such trends will positively impact industry expansion.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Generation
- Transmission
- Distribution
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