Today marked a significant milestone as we welcomed Marica Calabrese, Managing Director of ENI Rovuma Basin, to Beluluane Industrial Park (BIP). Our General Manager, Onorio Manuel, had the honor of hosting the delegation, which included Ivan Codognotto, Technical Director, and Ivete Arao, External Relations Manager, highlighting the strong relationship between MozParks and ENI.
The delegation toured our facilities and engaged with several of our esteemed tenants, including ETG Steel Solution, Bosch Rexroth, Dendustri, and Duys Moçambique. These companies exemplify the advanced industrialization model of MozParks, which not only fosters development but also generates significant employment opportunities and promotes circular economies within the community.
Calabrese was thoroughly impressed by the park. She praised the innovative efforts of MozParks in driving sustainable industrial growth and highlighted ENI’s commitment to leveraging their suppliers to support and promote the Cabo Delgado region. This commitment is particularly poignant as it reflects the success story of Beluluane Park, which stands as a beacon of industrial excellence and community impact.
Cabo Delgado Parks initiative
At the Investment Round Table in Maputo organized by Cabo Delgado Province in May, Onorio Manuel presented the model and advantages of Cabo Delgado Parks, a network of industrial parks in the Montepuez, Balama, Ancuabe, and Palma districts, along with a logistics base in Pemba. This network, operated by MozParks, aims to accelerate economic development, promote youth employment, and develop the green economy.
This event saw participation from representatives of multinational companies operating in Cabo Delgado, including Twigg Exploration and Mining, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies Mozambique, and ENI Rovuma Basin. All expressed their support and commitment to shaping Mozambique’s economic landscape by providing job opportunities and training to local communities to drive economic growth in the northern part of the country.
Fostering Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Calabrese’s visit today reaffirmed ENI’s commitment to this initiative, as she emphasized ENI’s support for the development of Cabo Delgado through close collaboration with MozParks and leveraging their extensive supplier network.
The directors of ETG Steel Solution, Bosch Rexroth, Dendustri, and Duys Moçambique seized the opportunity to showcase their capabilities and readiness to engage in LNG projects, further emphasizing the collaborative spirit that MozParks nurtures.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the potential collaborations and the meaningful changes they will bring. The partnership between MozParks and ENI is poised to drive sustainable development and create lasting impacts on the community and the country as a whole. We are grateful for the support of ENI and other multinational companies, and we remain committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and collaboration.
MozParks is participating as a speaker at the 3rd edition of the Mozambique Energy & Industry Summit (MEIS), taking place from 2-4 July in Cabo Delgado. This prestigious event gathers key national and international stakeholders, including government representatives and leading organizations from across the region, to share knowledge and drive business opportunities throughout the continent.
MozParks’ General Manager, Onorio Manuel, will be speaking at the conference to share the company’s vision for sustainable socio-economic development in Cabo Delgado province. MozParks’ key message emphasizes that the socio-economic development of Cabo Delgado hinges on optimizing the value chain of megaprojects, particularly in the extractive and hydrocarbons industries, and explains the role of industrial parks in accommodating suppliers for these projects and adding value to raw materials.
“This vision is designed to attract investments to Mozambique, creating jobs for the youth of the community and the province, boosting entrepreneurship, and importantly, expanding the state’s tax base,” said Manuel in his recent interview for TV Miramar on Economy & Business.
MozParks’ Vision
As Mozambique’s sole operator of Sustainable Economic Zones, MozParks has leveraged the eco-industrial model to promote collective spaces where park tenants share resources to increase profitability, local production, and environmental care. The company offers a business-friendly climate with administrative support for licensing and compliance, quality infrastructure, 80 MW of power, and tax incentives, making Mozambique accessible for investment.
Looking ahead, MozParks has expansion plans in Cabo Delgado province through Cabo Delgado Parks, a network of industrial parks in the Montepuez, Balama, Ancuabe, and Palma districts, and a logistics base in Pemba. These parks will integrate within small communities and directly involve residents, creating employment and training opportunities and promoting community engagement. The three key objectives of this network of parks are to accelerate economic development, promote and boost youth employment, and develop the green economy.
About MozParks
MozParks is a developer and operator of Sustainable Economic Zones, established as a public-private partnership between the Mozambican Government Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX) and Swiss-Mozambican investors. As the only industrial park operator in Mozambique, MozParks manages parks in Beluluane and Nampula, with plans for expansion into Cabo Delgado province. To date, MozParks has attracted over 50 companies from 17 countries, securing over USD 3 billion in investments at the Beluluane park in Maputo province.
