Mozambique: Eni Expands Cookstove Production To Accelerate Access To Sustainable Clean Energy

Eni Natural Energies Mozambique — a subsidiary of the Italian oil and gas giant dedicated to energy transition activities — and the Instituto Superior Dom Bosco (ISDB) have held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of an improved cookstove production unit to be installed at the Salesian Vocational Training Centre in Maputo Province to promote clean cooking.

The initiative forms part of the Clean Cooking Programme promoted by Eni in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Launched in 2023, the Clean Cooking Programme has already facilitated the distribution of more than 200,000 cookstoves across the provinces of Maputo, Sofala, and Manica, benefiting approximately one million people.

The initiative aims to expand access to clean energy, reduce the use of biomass, and improve health conditions for beneficiaries, particularly among vulnerable populations.

The project currently employs about 120 young Mozambicans across the entire value chain, from production to distribution.

With the new facility, daily production capacity is expected to increase from approximately 350 to 500 cookstoves, while also creating additional jobs.

The initiative will further strengthen the partnership with the Instituto Superior Dom Bosco by creating opportunities for technical training and internship programmes for local students.