Timor-Leste: A Gateway to Strategic Opportunities in 2025

UNI GRAÇA GLOESS LDA – Your Trusted Local Partner for Mega Projects.

As Timor-Leste advances its national development agenda, the country is opening its doors to global investment in energy, infrastructure, and logistics. With significant projects underway—such as Sunda Energy’s Chuditch-2 gas appraisal, Woodside’s Greater Sunrise, and Santos’ Bayu-Undan CCS initiative—the nation is emerging as a pivotal player in the region’s economic and energy landscape.

Two Mega Projects Now Open for International Collaboration

Suai Supply Base:

A strategically located logistics and operational hub designed to directly support Timor-Leste’s expanding offshore oil and gas sector. The most imminent beneficiary is SundaGas’s Chuditch field, with long-term integration into the Greater Sunrise development expected in the coming years.

Zumalai–Natarbora Highway:

A transformative 110km national toll road connecting vital southern municipalities. This corridor will enhance the movement of goods, workforce, and equipment—forming a critical land-based logistics link to support the Suai Supply Base and the broader petroleum corridor.

Both projects are being tendered under a Design-Build-Finance (DBF) structure—requiring deep technical expertise, robust capital backing, and a track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure.

Why Timor-Leste?

✔ Energy Sector Momentum – Active upstream investment and emerging carbon capture potential.
✔ Priority Infrastructure Projects – Fully backed by the Government of Timor-Leste.
✔ Pro-Business Environment – Transparent procurement via CNA.
✔ First-Mover Advantage – Position your company early for long-term presence.

Upcoming DBF Projects – Key Details

Suai Supply Base

Scope: Port infrastructure, storage, and support facilities for oil & gas operations.
Requirements:

Financing: Min. USD $100M working capital (50% from JV partner)
Experience: 5+ port projects, including one valued ≥ USD $300M
Deadline: 01 July 2025 | Site Visit: 30 April 2025

Zumalai–Natarbora Highway

Scope: 110km highway, bridges, culverts, drainage, and signage
Requirements:

Financing: Min. USD $150M working capital (50% from JV partner)
Experience: At least 2 major highway projects (one ≥ USD $150M; aggregate ≥ USD $300M)
Deadline: 08 July 2025 | Site Visit: 07 May 2025

Energy Sector Expansion

Chuditch & Greater Sunrise Gas Fields – Attractive upstream investment opportunities
Bayu-Undan CCS – A pioneering carbon capture and storage initiative in Southeast Asia.

Why Partner with UNI GRAÇA GLOESS LDA (UGG)?

UGG is a Timorese-owned company with a proven track record of supporting mega-project delivery through deep local networks, compliance capabilities, and technical know-how.

What We Offer International Partners:

✔ Local Licensing & Permits – Streamlined compliance with Timorese law.
✔ Government Liaison – Strong ties relevant government institutions.
✔ Execution Support – In-country workforce, logistics, and documentation control.
✔ Risk Mitigation – We navigate the local landscape while you focus on project delivery