Mozambique and Zambia have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding to construct a major pipeline project estimated to cost $1.5 billion.
The pipeline will transport refined petroleum products from the Mozambican port city of Beira to Ndola, a major urban center in Zambia, covering over 1,000 kilometers.
With an annual capacity of 3.5 million metric tons, the project aims to significantly reduce reliance on truck transportation for fuel to landlocked Zambia, easing road traffic and potentially lowering transport costs.
The comprehensive plan includes developing necessary storage infrastructure at both origin and destination points.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo highlighted the project as a testament to Mozambique’s credibility, security and reform efforts in attracting private sector investment.
The pipeline is expected to strengthen economic ties between Mozambique and Zambia, drive regional trade and set a new benchmark for infrastructure collaboration in Southern Africa.
