The National Petroleum Institute (INP), representing the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, is pleased to announce the launch of the Mozambique 6th Licensing Round for newly defined blocks, offshore Mozambique which will take place on 25th November 2021. For this Licence Round, 16 new blocks have been defined for exploration and production, spread over 4 distinct areas, all offshore, comprising more than 92,000 km sq.

All national and international companies interested in participating in this tender are invited to register and submit the pre-qualification documents, models of which will be made available post announcement on the dedicated website for the Mozambique 6th Licensing Round and can be accessed from the INP website www.inp.gov.mz. All bids will be evaluated based on a set of standard criteria.

Those interested in participating in the tender launching ceremony, which starts at 10.00am Central Africa Time (CAT) on 25th November 2021, may do so via this link.

The Mozambique 6th Licensing Round launch ceremony will comprise the following agenda:

Agenda Times in Central Africa Time (CAT)

• 09.30 - 10.00am: Arrival and Registration of Participants
• 10.00 - 10.05am: Welcome by Mr. Carlos Zacarias, Chairman of INP
• 10.05 to 10.10am: Opening Speech of the License Round by H.E. Mr. Ernesto Max Tonela, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
• 10.10 to 10.30am: Break 
• 10.30 – 10.45am: General Presentation of the Tender Terms
• 10.45-11.15am: Technical Presentation of the Tender 
• 11.15-11.45am: Question and Answer Session
• 11.45 – 11.55am: Closing Remarks 
• Midday: Event Concludes

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