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Thursday, July 5, 2018
The Mozambican government announced the suspension of a call for tenders by the South African petrochemical giant, Sasol, because it favors foreign companies. The information was given by the local TV channel STV.
The tender, which was launched on June 8, is for the leasing of logistical services and transportation of 3,000 bpd of oil from Sasol’s operations in in the Inhambane province.
“By giving priority to foreign companies, Sasol violates Mozambican legislation. The law provides that, for this type of business opportunity, the regulatory body, the National Petroleum Institute (INP), should be consulted and the procurement procedures transparent to give Mozambican companies the opportunity to be competitive,” said Max Tonela, the Mozambican Minister of Energy.
“The offer includes alternative transportation of light oil by truck. These are opportunities that should first be offered to Mozambican companies. This is the principle that the government defends,” “he added.
A letter from the Ministry was sent to Sasol, ordering it to act in accordance.
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