Senegal level energy solutions

How will Senegal's power sector be strengthened?

Senegal’s power sector would be strengthened by continued diversified investment in power, including renewables and natural gas, while phasing out heavy fuel oil. Senegal Energy Outlook - Analysis and findings. An article by the International Energy Agency.

What is the energy mix in Senegal?

In 2013, the Republic of Senegal adopted the strategic energy plan, which aimed to increase the energy mix dynamic in the country for a five years (2013-2018). The energy mix refers to the development of power generation from coal, gas, hydro, solar and wind. Current percentages of power generation:

Why is Senegal implementing a gas to power program?

As mentioned above, Senegal is implementing a gas to power program in the energy sector. The purpose of the program is to convert existing thermal power plants to dual-fuel and to build future thermal power plants using natural gas as a primary energy source.

What is Senegal's energy policy?

The IEA’s Energy Policy Review of Senegal 2023, published today, finds that energy is at the heart of Senegal’s 2035 strategy for accelerating sustainable development and economic growth known as the Plan Sénégal Émergent (PSE), or the Emerging Senegal Plan.

Who regulates electricity in Senegal?

These include the Ministry of Petrol and Energy, the Regulatory Commission of the Electricity Sector (CRSE-Commission de régulation du secteur électrique), the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (ASER-Agence Sénégalaise d'Electrification rurale), the National Agency for Renewable Energy (ANER), and Senelec.

Will Senegal become an oil and gas producer in 2024?

This partnership could mobilise up to EUR 2.5 billion to support Senegal’s efforts to achieve universal energy access and strengthen a resilient, secure and sustainable energy system that fosters sustainable development and economic growth. In 2024, Senegal is expected to become an oil and gas producer.