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A planned 67% increase in pipeline capacity along the Beira–Feruka route is putting regional fuel security in focus, with infrastructure operators and industry stakeholders set to meet in Zambia to examine how the expansion could improve supply to mining and industrial markets across Southern Africa.
Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ) will host the second Beira Corridor Forum in Livingstone on 27 October 2026, bringing together regional stakeholders to discuss the infrastructure, distribution networks and commercial partnerships needed to translate additional transport capacity into more reliable fuel supply.
The expansion is designed to increase the pipeline’s annual transport capacity from three million to five million cubic metres. Following a groundbreaking ceremony on 2 September 2026, the project includes new pumping stations at Nhamatanda in Sofala Province and Messica in Manica Province, with completion expected by December 2027. For Zambia, where mining and industrial operations depend on dependable fuel supplies, the project presents an opportunity to strengthen access through a corridor connecting Mozambique’s Port of Beira with inland markets.
“Additional pipeline capacity is only part of the answer. The next task is to connect that capacity with the businesses and markets that need dependable fuel supply. Bringing the Forum to Zambia allows us to discuss the infrastructure, distribution arrangements and partnerships needed to make the Beira Corridor a stronger supply option for the region. Our ambition is to turn investment in the corridor into practical benefits for the markets it serves.,” said Patrick Dias da Cunha, Board Member and Managing Director of CPMZ.
The Beira Corridor serves as a route for refined petroleum products moving from Mozambique towards Zimbabwe and other regional markets. CPMZ’s long-term vision, developed with the Government of Zimbabwe, is to strengthen the Beira–Harare route, with Harare positioned as a distribution hub serving markets including Zambia, Malawi, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Livingstone forum will focus on three priorities: strengthening security of supply amid changing regional conditions, accommodating rising fuel demand, including future requirements in the Copperbelt and addressing operational bottlenecks affecting the corridor’s reliability and competitiveness. Participants will also engage with key infrastructure stakeholders on existing operations, planned investments and opportunities for closer regional coordination.
The discussions come as Southern African economies seek to secure the energy supplies needed to sustain mining, manufacturing and wider economic activity. However, the benefits of additional pipeline capacity will depend on how effectively infrastructure investment is matched by distribution capabilities, commercial arrangements and coordination across markets. The Livingstone gathering follows the inaugural Beira Corridor Forum, held in Dubai in 2025 and brings the discussion closer to the regional markets expected to play a central role in the corridor’s future development.
