Malicounda dual fuel power plant
One of 2,719 projects Taiyo tracks in Senegal.
Source: World Bank Group
This project involves the construction of a 120 MW combined cycle plant located in Mbour, Senegal. Once completed, the power plant will run on heavy fuel oil but it has the option of running on gas. This project is developed under a 20-year BOT contract with the local utility Senelec. Sponsors of the project are Melec PowerGen with 55% stake, Africa50 with 30% stake and Senelec with 15% stake. Tot
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government
- Location
- Senegal
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Original status | Active |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | This project involves the construction of a 120 MW combined cycle plant located in Mbour, Senegal. Once completed, the power plant will run on heavy fuel oil but it has the option of running on gas. This project is developed under a 20-year BOT contract with the local utility Senelec. Sponsors of the project are Melec PowerGen with 55% stake, Africa50 with 30% stake and Senelec with 15% stake. Total investment stands at $162.53 million, of which $121.9 million is a senior debt package, arranged by AfDB. Financial close took place on 29 June, 2022. https://www.melecpowergen.com/ https://projectsportal.afdb.org/dataportal/VProject/show/P-SN-F00-009 https://www.mp-nrg.com/projects/malicounda-power |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Senegal |
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Source | World Bank Group |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2024-05-31 |
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