28–29 October 2020
28–29 October 2020 2017 Programme
Wilma MondlaneActing Country Manager Applus+
Acting Country Manager
Applus+
Wilma Mondlane, Country Manager for Applus Mozambique, a leading company in TIC services (Testing, Inspection & Certification) worldwide.
Wilma is a young professional with experience in the Environmental & Energy Sector. She holds a diploma in Global Management by the IE Business School of Madrid and BA in Biology.
She has worked as a Business Developer Manager for the Leonardo Group and has broad experience with NGO’S, Public & Private Sector in Market Research and Analysis, Local Content Design & Implementation, Project Management, Business Development strategy and HQSE. She has been involved in the development and internationalization process of more than 20 SME’s in Mozambique and also in the operations managing of a 3D seismic campaign.
Get inspired from a Mozambican success story about the opportunities available in the industry and how to overcome the existing challenges.
Lorenzo MontiGas City Project DirectorRenco Energy
Gas City Project Director
Renco Energy
MODERATOR: Martin HutchisonManaging DirectorEnergy Resources Consultancy
Managing Director
Energy Resources Consultancy
Tânia MunhequeteMember of the Board, Engineering & Project DevelopmentENH
Member of the Board, Engineering & Project Development
ENH
Tânia Munhequete was born in Mozambique in 1970, and holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Pelotas Catholic University – Brazil, having afterwards undertaken the Construction Management Program (CMP) by the University of Stellenbosch.
Since September 2016 holds the position of Executive Vice President for Engineering and Projects Development of ENH, E.P., the NOC from the Republic of Mozambique.
Has been admitted at the National Roads Administration (ANE) in 1993, still has an engineering technician, having worked successively in various projects, having had high exposition to the management and negotiations of contracts.
From 2010 to 2016, has occupied the post of ANE’s Head of the Contracts Administration Department, whose task was to coordinate the management of all of ANE’s main ongoing contracts related to the construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of roads in the country.
Amad ValyDirector Executivo da PCDENH
Director Executivo da PCD
ENH
Amad is a Senior Geologist by background with a postgraduate degree in Groundwater and Petroleum Geology. He currently serves as COO and Board Member of ENH Logistics, which before was a Head of Prospect Evaluation Division at ENH. He started his professional career as an exploration geologist at the Geological Survey of Mozambique in 1992, and joined ENH in 1998, having 16 years of experience in the oil & gas sector. As part of his professional responsibilities Amad participates in many geological courses, on-the-job training, and international conferences. He also works on and coordinates various geological projects in Mozambique. He has produced articles for several publications, as well as geological maps describing the geology of Mozambique. Amad is a member of several Geological Societies and is a full member of Continental shelf claim of Mozambique.
Frédéric BanceSales Director EMEA – Loading SystemsTechnipFMC
Sales Director EMEA – Loading Systems
TechnipFMC
Jide JadesimiExecutive Director of Business DevelopmentLADOL
Executive Director of Business Development
LADOL
Jide Jadesimi is the Executive Director of Business Development with over 15 years of Real Estate and Oil and Gas Industry experience, he is a Harvard Business School alumnus in Leadership Development and has a Master’s degree from the European Business School. He has held various leadership positions within the LADOL group including Director of Property and Facilities, based on excellent client relationship, management skills and a broad knowledge of the real estate industry. He has spent a significant number of years developing his leadership, negotiation, financial and management skills. He is dedicated to professional development and annually attends professional training in top academic organisations.
Founder and Chairman of the Orela Sports Foundation – Since 2012 an organization involved with the development of underprivileged children through sports in schools located in some of the most socially deprived areas of Lagos, Nigeria.
MODERATOR: Martin HutchisonManaging DirectorEnergy Resources Consultancy
Managing Director
Energy Resources Consultancy
Dr. James MataragioManaging DirectorTanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC)
Managing Director
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC)
Dr. Carlos SaturninoChairman of the Board Sonangol
Chairman of the Board
Sonangol
Dr. Kofi Koduah SarpongCEOGhana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
CEO
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
Florival MucavePresidentMozambique Oil & Gas Chamber
President
Mozambique Oil & Gas Chamber
1995, Articled clerk with Schellemberg Wittmer Law firm in Geneva Switzerland.
1996, Articled clerk with Linklaters Law Firm in London, United Kingdom.
1997-1998, World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Junior Legal Affairs Officer, dealing with trade disputes, the implementation of the General Agreements on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) and technical assistance to Developing Countries.
1999, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva, Switzerland, Legal Trade Officer, dealing with International trade agreements and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources in Developing Countries.
2000-2001, Diamond Trading Company (DTC), a subsidiary of the De Beers Group, in London, United Kingdom as Senior Legal Counsel dealing with Competition and Anti-Trust matters pertaining to DeBeers negotiations with the European Competition Commission (DG4) as well as negotiations of new diamond concessions in Angola, Russia and Canada.
2001-2003, De Beers Group Services, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, as Head of the Department responsible for contracts and negotiations in Southern Africa.
2004-2008, DeBeers Group Central Africa, based in Luanda, Angola, in charge of DeBeers Legal and Commercial Division for Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and the Central African Republic.
2009-2011, DeBeers Group International, based in Johannesburg, Director for Strategic Growth and New Business Development in Africa. My Division ascertained the commercial sustainability of new diamond projects and the expansion opportunities in Africa.
2011, After 12 years with the DeBeers Group, pursuant to my request, I became an International Consultant for the DeBeers Group in Africa, based in Johannesburg.
2012-2015, Senior Independent Consultant for the De Beers Group and Anglo-American PLC in Africa.
2015-Founded Genese Oil & Gas Mozambique, an Oil & Gas Consulting Company aimed at providing Legal and Corporate Finance services to Oil and Gas companies operating in Africa.
2015-2019, Through Genese Oil & Gas, I provided Legal services to Empresa Mocambicana de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), which I assisted in their negotiations with Anadarko, ENI, Galp and sub-sea 7, amongst others.
Currently President at the Mozambique Oil & Gas Chamber.
Samir SaléVP - Enablement & Integration for Alternative Gas Supply ProgrammeSASOL
VP - Enablement & Integration for Alternative Gas Supply Programme
SASOL
Samir holds a Bcom (honors) degree in Business Administration and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cape Town.
Samir has been with Sasol since 2011, with major roles in Business Development, Strategic Planning and Upstream Oil and Gas Asset Management, which includes management of the PSA license in Southern Mozambique, focusing on redeveloping the business and commercial constructs through establishing viable monetisation options for the gas, oil and LPG to be produced from the license. Prior to joining Sasol, Samir worked as a Management Consultant in Mozambique and South Africa, working in a number of advisory projects in Petrochemicals, Telecommunications, Insurance Services, Public and International aid institutions (World Bank, NGO’s).
In April 2019, Sasol established its Alternative Gas Supply Programme. The specific focus of the programme is to ensure that the supply of natural gas is sustained and grown for the Southern African gas market Samir is one of the Vice Presidents in the Programme, and his focus is on Stakeholder and Regulatory Affairs Management, leveraging on his experience in Mozambique and South Africa.
Simone SantiPresident Oil & Gas Energy & Mineral ResourcesCTA
President Oil & Gas Energy & Mineral Resources
CTA
Simone Santi has more than 22 years of experience in the Mozambican market, specialising in the African private sector, specifically Mozambique; supporting SMEs in developing markets; training, supporting, mediating and facilitating projects in areas of territorial marketing and direct foreign investment.
Managing local development projects, particularly where interaction between the public and business administration is foreseen.
Extensive experience with NGOs and financial agencies, partucularly with DFI CE-CPLP, World Bank, BAD, European Bank, Cepagri, CCMI.
Ranti OmoleCEO - Radial Circle GroupExecutive Board Member, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN)
CEO - Radial Circle Group
Executive Board Member, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN)
Ranti Omole obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He joined Price Waterhouse (now PWC) in 1984 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1987, becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria in 1998.
Ranti joined Inlaks Group of Companies in 1987 and left in December 1994 as the Group Finance Manager.
In 1995, He established an oil service company and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Radial Circle Group, an Engineering Procurement and Commissioning company.
He is an Executive Board Member of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) and also the current President of the International Ship Engineering Services Association (ISES) based in the United Kingdom.
The Mozambique Gas Summit is commited to foster in-depth discussions and more opportunities for networking. After lunch participants will be able to engage in practical roundtable discussions in a relaxed environment.
Each table will be led by an industry expert discussing the most current topics in Mozambique’s gas and LNG sector by providing participants with an opportunity for further networking, forging new businesses contacts and to learn more about the current industry topics.
Get inspired from a Mozambican success story about the opportunities available in the industry and how to overcome the existing challenges.
Dr. Ruben EirasDirector General for Maritime Policy Directorate General for Maritime Policy Portugal
Director General for Maritime Policy
Directorate General for Maritime Policy Portugal
Benjamin ChilengeMember of the Board - Exploration ENH
Member of the Board - Exploration
ENH
Juscelina GuirenganePresidentANJE
President
ANJE
Juscelina Guirengane is a multi-tasked entrepreneur, social activist, volunteer, university lecturer, public speaker and business consultant with about 9 years of professional experience, both at the local and international level.
Juscelina possesses an Information Systems and Technology Business Commerce Honours Degree, from the University of Kwazulu Natal in South Africa. She is currently and simultaneously the CEO of Sahane Consultoria & Serviços Lda (a private sector management and ICT consultancy and training provider), President of the National Association of Young Entrepreneur’s (ANJE), the President of the Mozambique USA Alumni Association (MUSAA), and the Global Entrepreneurship Network Managing Director for Mozambique.
She has participated in many international capacity building programs, congresses, conferences, symposiums and internships in all continents of the world, including Presidential Summits, related to business and entrepreneurship.
Boris AtanassovFounding DirectorGreenLight Africa
Founding Director
GreenLight Africa
Boris Atanassov is the founding director of GreenLight Lda, a Mozambican based research and development company specializing in energy and environment. He holds over 10 years of experience in research, project management and business development. Boris holds a Master of Science from the Stockholm University specializing in Energy Development. Key focus areas include: Renewable Energy, Bio-energy, Climate Financing and Market Development. Boris holds strong experience in developing feasibility studies, market research, policy analysis, environmental impact assessments (EIA’s), business plans and managing projects within the mentioned fields. Notable projects include: a Solar mini-grid PPP in Southern Mozambique; a Cotton waste to electricity (2MW) project in Cuamba district; A mini hydro electrification project in Niassa; the introduction of ethanol cook-stoves in the Mozambican market; Solar home system market development; as well as a sustainable charcoal production business in Gaza province. The portfolio of clients includes the Mozambique Ministry of Energy (MIREME), The National Energy Fund (FUNAE), The Belgian Technical Cooperation (ENABLE), The German Technical Cooperation (GiZ), The UK Department for International Development (DFID), The European Commission, The World Bank, The Dutch Development Agency (SNV) and several private sector organizations.
INTERVIEWER: Martin HutchisonManaging DirectorEnergy Consulting Resources
Managing Director
Energy Consulting Resources
Martin Hutchison is an independent consultant supplying strategic support to the global energy industry. He has over 40 years of international oil and gas industry leadership experience in technical, commercial and senior executive roles, encompassing Upstream and LNG across Europe, North and South America, Middle East and West Africa. He served on the boards of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and the Ameriven heavy oil project, and later as the Managing Director and executive board member for Brass LNG Ltd, Nigeria. Martin is a lecturer in several CWC professional development courses and a regular chairman and Co-Chairman of CWC conferences.
INTERVIEWEE: Dr. Omar MitháCEO & Chairman ENH
CEO & Chairman
ENH
Dr. Mithá holds a degree in Economics from Eduardo Mondlane University (1992, Mozambique) and a Post-Graduate in Management from ISCTE (2005, Portugal). From 2008 to 2014, Mr. Mithá was Chief Economist and Investment Banking Manager (Research, M&A, Project Finance and Credit) of the Millennium International Bank of Mozambique (BIM). The bank consolidated its position as number one in Mozambique both by asset value and market share. In 2015, Mr. Mithá was appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade. From August 2015 to present day, Mr. Mithá is ENH´s chairman and CEO.
- What is the current status and next steps in the Mozambique mega gas projects?
- How did Mozambique achieved this unique situation of achieving the important FIDs in such a short time?
- Which are the next steps and future opportunities for investment in Mozambique’s gas industry?
- What is ENH’s vision to create a long lasting legacy in developing the industry in Mozambique?
Dr. Omar MitháChairman & CEOENH
Chairman & CEO
ENH
Omar Mithá was born in Mozambique in 1967, he holds degree in Economics from Eduardo Mondlane University (1992, Mozambique) and Post-Graduate Degree in Management from ISCTE (2005, Portugal).
He holds the position of CEO/Chairman of ENH, the NOC from the Republic of Mozambique, since August 2015. He is also Chairman of ENH Logistics and Non-Executive Board Member of Matola Gas Company (MGC) and Portos de Cabo Delgado (PCD). Until August 2015 was the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade. Before joining the Government, from 2008 to 2013 he was the former Chief-Economist and in charge of the Investment Banking of Millennium BIM dealing with credit for large projects, advisory, project finance and research. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2007 was an Investment Officer at the IFC office in Maputo. Between 2000 and 2005 he was working as a consultant to the World Bank on behalf of International Development Ireland to develop SME´s through a matching grant scheme for technology transfer. Previously he worked for Ernst & Young as a consultant, and was the Manager and Advisor of several companies between 1992 and 1996. He has been a lecturer at the local university for a couple of years.
Martin HutchisonManaging DirectorEnergy Resources Consulting
Managing Director
Energy Resources Consulting
Martin Hutchison is an independent consultant supplying strategic support to the global energy industry. He has over 40 years of international oil and gas industry leadership experience in technical, commercial and senior executive roles, encompassing Upstream and LNG across Europe, North and South America, Middle East and West Africa. He served on the boards of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and the Ameriven heavy oil project, and later as the Managing Director and executive board member for Brass LNG Ltd, Nigeria. Martin is a lecturer in several CWC professional development courses and a regular chairman and Co-Chairman of CWC conferences.
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