MAPUTO,
Mozambique, September 30, 2020/ -- H.E. Filipe Nyusi, President of
Mozambique has
been selected as Africa Oil & Power’s (
www.AfricaOilandPower.com)
“Person of the Year” for 2020 by Africa Oil & Power. This
prestigious award is presented to exceptional individuals who display
true leadership and innovative thinking in steering their countries or
organizations to the forefront of the global energy sector.
President
Nyusi has been at the helm of Mozambique’s energy sector during its
many recent successes, including several multibillion gas projects which
are now in development in this Southern African country. These natural
gas projects, once fully actualized, represent more than three times the
country’s current GDP, with the Exxon-led Rovuma LNG project valued at
$23.9 billion; the country’s Total-led gas project valued at $23
billion; and the $4.7 billion Coral FLNG project, which is expected to
reach first gas in 2022.
- H.E.
Filipe Nyusi has steered Mozambique through incredible challenges, and
is leading the country to demonstrable economic success.
- Multibillion-dollar
gas projects are transforming Mozambique’s economy and are leading to
prosperity, progress for all Mozambicans.
- Africa
Oil & Power will present H.E. Filipe Nyusi, President of
Mozambique, with highest honors at the Mozambique Gas & Power 2021
event.
“H.E.
Filipe Nyusi has led the charge in creating an enabling environment in
the energy industry and the broader economy that paved the way for
extraordinary energy deals which Mozambique currently enjoys,” said Jude
Kearney, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Service Industries and
Finance at the US Department of Commerce during the Clinton
Administration and currently President of Kearney Africa Advisors. “I
can think of no better individual in Africa’s energy space on whom to
bestow this award. Mozambique has a bright future ahead as international
gas projects drive new growth, job creation, economic development and
prosperity,” added Kearney.
Not only has President Nyusi been
instrumental in the deals coming through, he has also helped drive a
focus on national capacity building and has made sure the projects set
aside natural gas for domestic use, setting the country on a path
towards economic diversification and energy security.
“H.E.
President Filipe Nyusi has worked hard to create an environment that
ensures that a strong gas industry will create jobs, boost
entrepreneurship, protect our environment, diversify our economy for the
benefit of all the citizens and generate much-needed revenue for the
government. The President has made the energy sector a crucial component
of the economic well-being of Mozambique,” said Florival Mucave, CEO of
the Mozambican Oil & Gas Chamber.
“H.E. President Filipe
Nyusi has taken Mozambique from a place of relative obscurity in the
energy markets, to a place of leadership in the global natural gas
industry,” said Renée Montez-Avinir, Managing Director of AOP. “His
leadership has been instrumental in bringing these mega natural gas
projects to fruition, providing vital investment security to close
several multi-billion dollar deals. There is no doubt, the natural gas
projects will transform Mozambique, bringing progress and prosperity to
the entire country and placing Mozambique at the forefront of a global
natural gas revolution,” added Montez-Avinir.
In office since
2015, Nyusi has aggressively pursued an anti-corruption campaign;
continued to lead the country in peace; and has successfully navigated
the country through incredible challenges, including Tropical Cyclone
Idai that struck Mozambique in 2019 and the economic fallout presented
by COVID-19 this year.
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