Mauritania has taken significant steps in clean energy development with the announcement of a 160 MW solar power plant, a 60 MW wind farm, and large-scale battery storage systems. These projects, scheduled for unveiling in August 2025, will be established under a new public-private partnership framework. The move reflects Mauritania’s ambition to position itself as a key player in the global green energy transition. These advancements are part of a broader transformation sweeping the MSGBC basin, driven by the recent start of LNG production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project earlier this year. This milestone is expected to reshape regional power generation, stimulate industrial expansion, and boost export potential.
Senegal is also consolidating its role as a regional power hub through several major initiatives. The upcoming Cap des Biches combined-cycle gas plant will add 300 MW to the national grid and support Senegal’s target of reaching 3% renewables in its electricity mix by 2025. This follows the launch of the Sangomar oil field in mid-2024, which has strengthened government revenues aimed at supporting diversified industrial development. Furthermore, the anticipated final investment decision on the Yakaar-Teranga gas project will reinforce Senegal’s strategy to deploy natural gas as a stabilizing bridge fuel during its energy transition.
Regional Partnerships and New Legislation Foster Energy Security
The Gambia is advancing its energy landscape with new petroleum exploration and production legislation currently under development. In parallel, a new renewable energy partnership with Turkey aims to expand national infrastructure and support The Gambia’s goal of achieving 90% electrification by the end of 2025. These efforts highlight the country’s commitment to modernizing its regulatory framework and fostering sustainable growth through international collaboration.
Mauritania’s ambitions extend beyond solar and wind energy. The country is positioning itself as a future global green hydrogen hub with gigawatt-scale ventures such as the Aman project, which completed geological studies in March 2025, and the Megaton Moon initiative following its framework agreement signed in February 2025. These projects aim to supply domestic green industries like green iron production while targeting export markets in Europe. Such developments underscore Mauritania’s central role in the region’s transition toward sustainable energy solutions.
MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference: Platform for Sustainable Technologies
Against this backdrop of rapid change and innovation, the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition will be held in Dakar from December 8-10. The event will feature a high-level session titled “Powering the MSGBC Region with Sustainable Technologies,” bringing together distinguished speakers including Katrin Puetz, Co-Founder of EBioGasUnite; a senior representative from Senegal’s COS Petrogaz; Jonathan Ambrogi from consultancy EnGreen; and Jason Yang from industrial manufacturer Neway Valve.
The panelists will examine how emerging technologies, expanded gas and renewable capacity, and improved regulatory frameworks can accelerate energy security, industrial growth, and sustainable development across the MSGBC region. The conference aims to explore opportunities for new partnerships, encourage investment, and keep stakeholders at the forefront of oil, gas, and power sector developments. Interested parties can visit www.msgbcoilgasandpower.com for more information or contact [email protected] to participate as delegates or sponsors.
Outlook: Accelerating Sustainable Growth Across MSGBC Region
The convergence of LNG production milestones, renewable energy projects, green hydrogen initiatives, and evolving regulatory landscapes signals an era of transformation for West Africa’s MSGBC basin. Industry leaders gathering at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference will discuss how these developments can serve as catalysts for long-term economic growth and sustainable industrialization throughout Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, and neighboring countries.
As governments prioritize clean energy integration while leveraging traditional resources like natural gas and oil for stability and revenue generation, regional cooperation and innovative public-private partnerships are becoming essential. The ongoing commitment to expanding infrastructure—whether through combined-cycle gas plants in Senegal or renewable energy alliances in The Gambia—demonstrates that the MSGBC region is poised to play an increasingly vital role in Africa’s energy future.
