Mauritania Launches Tender for 230 MW Gas-Fired Power Plant

Mauritania has launched a tender for the construction of a 230 MW gas-fired power plant, marking a significant step toward utilizing its share of natural gas from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy confirmed the launch of a tender to select a private operator who will construct and operate the plant and associated infrastructure, including gas pipelines and electrical connections. Final bids are currently under evaluation, with selection expected in the coming months.

“The development of domestic infrastructure is aligned with our broader strategy to integrate gas into the economy and maximize socioeconomic benefits,” said Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of Mauritania.

An agreement is currently in place with Senegal to ensure the delivery of 35 million cubic feet of GTA gas per day to each country at an offshore point. It is then up to each state to develop the necessary transport and processing infrastructure onshore. Through a Gas Master Plan launched in 2020, Mauritania has earmarked the selection of the most viable options for local gas exploitation. The new power plant project, developed under a public-private partnership law, will not involve public borrowing.