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Couto Out as Mozambique’s Energy Minister

Monday, October 3, 2016

Mozambique Energy Minister Pedro Couto has been relieved of office according to a statement from the office of the presidency. Couto’s ouster comes on the run up to the finalization of one of Mozambique’s offshore gas projects. ENI, who operates Offshore Area 4, is said to be finalizing the project next month.

While no reason was given for the dismissal of Couto, a separate statement said he had been appointed as president of Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydroelectric power company.


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