Mauritania's Energy Sector: Achievements and Future Vision
Highlights from Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled's Speech at Expo Mauritania 2025
April 18, 2025 | Nouakchott
During his participation in "Expo Mauritania 2025," which kicked off in Nouakchott on April 18, 2025, the Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mr. Mohamed Ould Khaled, delivered a speech highlighting the main achievements and future plans of the country's energy sector.
Expo Mauritania 2025 & Key Figures
Key Points of the Minister's Speech
1. Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Gas Exports
Commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the field shared with Senegal.
- Phase 1 Production: 2.5 million tons annually.
- Target by 2030: Scale up to 10 million tons per year.
GTA LNG Production Target (Million Tons/Year)
2. Electrical Infrastructure Projects
Plans for building crucial electricity transmission lines:
- Nouakchott to Néma (Eastward)
- Nouakchott to Zouérat (Northward)
These lines aim to open promising opportunities for the development of interior regions.
3. Supporting Youth in the Energy Sector
Emphasis on the government's commitment to supporting Mauritanian youth in oil and gas through training and employment opportunities.
4. International Cooperation
Recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Morocco to foster partnerships in electricity and renewable energy, reinforcing Mauritania's role as a regional energy hub.
Infrastructure and Development
Energy Sector Challenges
Production
Meeting population, economic, and industrial needs.
Distribution
Addressing network issues and infrastructure development.
SOMELEC Issues
Structural, financial, technical, and performance problems.
High Electricity Price
Addressing the cost per kilowatt-hour.
The government aims to resolve these problems thoroughly and plans to double energy production in the coming years.
Development Timeline & Key Projects
Investor Outlook & Conclusion
Investor Message: The energy situation will significantly improve in the coming years, creating a promising investment environment. The new law permits investor access to the energy sector and investment in electricity production.
This speech highlights Mauritania's commitment to achieving a sustainable energy transition and reinforcing its role as a regional energy hub by harnessing natural resources, developing infrastructure, actively involving youth, and bolstering international cooperation.
The Minister expressed optimism about the future of the energy sector in Mauritania.