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Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mauritania invites private players to bid for 550MW power plant
Mauritania is seeking bids in the next two to three weeks for a new 550 megawatt (MW) power plant tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project through a public-private partnership (PPP). 'All new power generation projects in Mauritania will be private,' Minister of Petroleum and Energy Mohamed Ould Khaled told the 'Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum' in Paris last week. 'State-owned companies will no longer be involved in power generation,' he said, adding the country has introduced a new local content policy and implemented new PPP and investment codes. Two projects, developed as IPPs, will be fuelled by domestic gas and contribute 550 MW to the national grid over the next couple of years. The power sector reform is part of a broader transformation to enable Mauritania to harness its gas and renewable energy resources to power industrialisation. Khaled said that LNG from the GTA project, shared with Senegal, will supply enough fuel for a 250 MW combined-cycle power plant in each country during the project's first phase. Mauritania, located in northwest Africa, is seeking to expand the BirAllah conventional gas field and the subsequent phases of the GTA project to reach 10 million tonnes of LNG per year. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
CORRECTION: Mauritania Moves to Private Power Model, Set to Receive Independent Power Producer (IPP) Bids Within Weeks
Mauritania is accelerating its shift toward a fully privatized power generation model, with bids due in the next two to three weeks for a new independent power plant tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project. The country's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, made the announcement at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris on Tuesday. 'All new power generation projects in Mauritania will be private. State-owned companies will no longer be involved in power generation,' said the Minister. He added that two projects currently being developed as IPPs will be fueled by domestic gas and will contribute a combined 550 MW to the national grid over the next couple of years. The power sector reform is part of a wider transformation aimed at enabling Mauritania to harness its significant gas and renewable energy resources to power industrialization, expand electricity access and drive inclusive growth. 'We want to develop large-scale natural gas and renewable energy resources. We want to expand affordable, clean power access to our people and industries and power inclusive economic growth, especially to unleash our mining potential.' Mauritania currently has 57% energy access and aims to achieve full national coverage by 2030, according to the Minister. Gas from the GTA project – shared with Senegal – will play a central role in this transition, supplying enough fuel for a 250 MW combined-cycle power plant in each country during the project's first phase, he said. The Minister described Mauritania as uniquely positioned for energy leadership on the continent and beyond, citing its combination of gas, solar, wind and strategic proximity to Europe. He also highlighted Mauritania's position as the African leader in green hydrogen project development, backed by newly modernized regulatory frameworks. 'Mauritania holds the largest pipeline of green hydrogen projects in Africa, which are designed not only to export molecules, but to catalyze industrialization in Mauritania and decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors. We have the potential to produce 12 million tons of green hydrogen production per year, with wind speeds of 10 meters per second and amazing solar.' 'To support this transformation, we have completely modernized our framework,' the Minister continued. 'We have opened up the electricity sector to private investments, introduced a new local content policy, and implemented new PPP and investment codes. Additionally, we have launched Africa's first green hydrogen code, which provides clarity and long-term stability for investors.' Looking ahead, Mauritania's integrated energy vision includes the expanded development of the BirAllah gas field – another major deepwater discovery – along with subsequent phases of the GTA project to reach 10 million tons of LNG per year, cross-border electricity trade with neighboring countries and further development of its mining sector. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mauritania shifts to private power with 550 megawatt gas plant, bids to start within weeks
PARIS, France -- Mauritania is accelerating its shift toward a fully privatized power generation model, with bids due in the next two to three weeks for a new independent power plant tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project. The country's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, made the announcement at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris on Tuesday. 'All new power generation projects in Mauritania will be private. State-owned companies will no longer be involved in power generation,' said the Minister. He added that two projects currently being developed as IPPs will be fueled by domestic gas and will contribute a combined 550 MW to the national grid over the next couple of years. The power sector reform is part of a wider transformation aimed at enabling Mauritania to harness its significant gas and renewable energy resources to power industrialization, expand electricity access and drive inclusive growth. 'We want to develop large-scale natural gas and renewable energy resources. We want to expand affordable, clean power access to our people and industries and power inclusive economic growth, especially to unleash our mining potential.' Mauritania currently has 57% energy access and aims to achieve full national coverage by 2030, according to the Minister. Gas from the GTA project – shared with Senegal – will play a central role in this transition, supplying enough fuel for a 250 MW combined-cycle power plant in each country during the project's first phase, he said. The Minister described Mauritania as uniquely positioned for energy leadership on the continent and beyond, citing its combination of gas, solar, wind and strategic proximity to Europe. He also highlighted Mauritania's position as the African leader in green hydrogen project development, backed by newly modernized regulatory frameworks. 'Mauritania holds the largest pipeline of green hydrogen projects in Africa, which are designed not only to export molecules, but to catalyze industrialization in Mauritania and decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors. We have the potential to produce 12 million tons of green hydrogen production per year, with wind speeds of 10 meters per second and amazing solar.' 'To support this transformation, we have completely modernized our framework,' the Minister continued. 'We have opened up the electricity sector to private investments, introduced a new local content policy, and implemented new PPP and investment codes. Additionally, we have launched Africa's first green hydrogen code, which provides clarity and long-term stability for investors.' Looking ahead, Mauritania's integrated energy vision includes the expanded development of the BirAllah gas field – another major deepwater discovery – along with subsequent phases of the GTA project to reach 10 million tons of LNG per year, cross-border electricity trade with neighboring countries and further development of its mining sector. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mauritania Shifts to Private Power with 550 Megawatt (MW) Gas Plant, Bids to Start Within Weeks
Mauritania is accelerating its shift toward a fully privatized power generation model, with bids due in the next two to three weeks for a new independent power plant tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project. The country's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, made the announcement at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris on Tuesday. 'All new power generation projects in Mauritania will be private. State-owned companies will no longer be involved in power generation,' said the Minister. He added that two projects currently being developed as IPPs will be fueled by domestic gas and will contribute a combined 550 MW to the national grid over the next couple of years. The power sector reform is part of a wider transformation aimed at enabling Mauritania to harness its significant gas and renewable energy resources to power industrialization, expand electricity access and drive inclusive growth. 'We want to develop large-scale natural gas and renewable energy resources. We want to expand affordable, clean power access to our people and industries and power inclusive economic growth, especially to unleash our mining potential.' Mauritania currently has 57% energy access and aims to achieve full national coverage by 2030, according to the Minister. Gas from the GTA project – shared with Senegal – will play a central role in this transition, supplying enough fuel for a 250 MW combined-cycle power plant in each country during the project's first phase, he said. The Minister described Mauritania as uniquely positioned for energy leadership on the continent and beyond, citing its combination of gas, solar, wind and strategic proximity to Europe. He also highlighted Mauritania's position as the African leader in green hydrogen project development, backed by newly modernized regulatory frameworks. 'Mauritania holds the largest pipeline of green hydrogen projects in Africa, which are designed not only to export molecules, but to catalyze industrialization in Mauritania and decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors. We have the potential to produce 12 million tons of green hydrogen production per year, with wind speeds of 10 meters per second and amazing solar.' 'To support this transformation, we have completely modernized our framework,' the Minister continued. 'We have opened up the electricity sector to private investments, introduced a new local content policy, and implemented new PPP and investment codes. Additionally, we have launched Africa's first green hydrogen code, which provides clarity and long-term stability for investors.' Looking ahead, Mauritania's integrated energy vision includes the expanded development of the BirAllah gas field – another major deepwater discovery – along with subsequent phases of the GTA project to reach 10 million tons of LNG per year, cross-border electricity trade with neighboring countries and further development of its mining sector. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mauritania's Gas Future Will Take Center Stage in Exclusive Fireside Chat at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris is set to host a pivotal session – In Conversation with Mauritania – featuring a fireside chat with Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of Mauritania. This exclusive dialogue will examine how large-scale energy projects – including the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG development – are ushering in a new era of gas-driven growth in West Africa. The GTA project, a collaborative cross-border initiative between Mauritania and Senegal, reached a significant milestone with the launch of first gas production in January 2025. Phase 1 is expected to produce approximately 2.3 million tons of LNG per annum, positioning the two nations as major LNG exporters. The focus now shifts to securing a final investment decision (FID) for Phase 2, which could increase production to 2.5-3 million tons per annum through the implementation of a gravity-based structure, further strengthening the region's position in the global energy market. FID will depend on continued cross-border cooperation, regulatory alignment and securing additional investment. IAE 2025 ( is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@ Beyond the GTA project, the session will highlight other major developments, including Mauritania's BirAllah gas field, which is currently seeking new development partners. Estimated to hold 80 trillion cubic feet of offshore gas reserves, BirAllah represents a significant opportunity to enhance national energy self-sufficiency while supporting the country's broader industrial growth. Leveraging its exceptional solar and wind resources, Mauritania is also pursuing an ambitious green hydrogen strategy. This includes the $40-billion AMAN project – developed in partnership with CWP – which aims to install 30 GW of renewable energy capacity to produce 1.7 million tons of green hydrogen annually. Other key initiatives include Chariot's Project Nour and GreenGo's Megaton Moon. Overall, Mauritania is targeting a 1.5% share of the global hydrogen market by 2050, supported by the implementation of the world's first national hydrogen law. 'If these projects progress as planned, Mauritania could emerge as a key leader in Africa's energy transition, achieving an unprecedented level of energy self-sufficiency, driving socioeconomic development and strengthening its position within the West African energy market,' says Sandra Jeque, Event and Project Director, Energy Capital&Power. IAE 2025 offers a strategic platform to spotlight these opportunities, foster dialogue among policymakers and investors, and promote the sustainable development of the region's natural resources. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
