Mauritania Energy Sector Portal - Unlocking Africa's Next Energy Hub

Mauritania Energy Sector Portal

Unlocking Africa's Next Energy Hub

Unlocking Africa's Next Energy Hub

Mauritania stands at the threshold of an energy transformation, leveraging world-class natural gas reserves, exceptional renewable resources, and pioneering green hydrogen initiatives. With strategic geographic positioning and progressive policies, we're building a diversified energy future that powers economic growth and sustainable development.

Interactive Energy Visualization

Energy Sector Overview

Current Energy Landscape

Energy Statistics

Strategic Vision

Strategic Vision

Universal Electricity Access by 2030

60% Renewable Energy by 2030

Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Natural Gas: Foundation for Growth

World-Class Gas Resources

Gas Resources Gas Projects

1400 BCM Reserves

2nd largest per capita globally

GTA Phase 1

2.7 MPTA LNG operational

BirAllah Field

50-80 TCF potential

Renewable Energy Revolution

Unparalleled Resources

Renewable Resources

Current Capacity & Projects

Project Type Capacity Status
Toujounine Solar PV 50MW Operational
Boulenouar Wind 102.3MW Operational
Desert-to-Power Solar 225kV interconnection Development
Rural Electrification Solar Mini-grids 20 villages Phase 2 underway
Government Initiatives

Government Initiatives

New Electricity Code (2023)

Enables private investment and IPPs

SOMELEC Unbundling

Separating generation, transmission, distribution

Grid Modernization

Battery storage integration (DREAM Project)

Green Hydrogen: The Future is Green

National Strategy

National Strategy

Major Projects

Project Developers Capacity Investment
AMAN CWP Global 30GW RE → 1.7 MTPA H₂ $40B
Project Nour Chariot/TotalEnergies 10GW electrolyzers -
Megaton GreenGo Energy 13.1GW RE → 339ktpa NH₃ -
Moon Masdar/Infinit UAE-Egypt-Germany JV 10GW electrolyzers $34B

Pioneering Regulatory Framework

Green Hydrogen Code (2024)

Africa's first dedicated H₂ law

Tax Exemptions

For early investors

Royalty Waivers

For pre-2033 FIDs

AMHV Agency

Dedicated regulatory body

Investment Opportunities

Investment Opportunities

Natural Gas

Upstream development, LNG expansion

Renewables

Utility-scale solar/wind farms

Green Hydrogen

Project financing, technology supply

Investment Framework

Incentive Framework

Incentive Applicability Benefit
Tax Exemptions Green Hydrogen VAT, export duty exemptions
Royalty Waivers Pre-2033 FIDs Full royalty exemption
Land Access Energy Projects Concession agreements
Custom Duty Relief Project Equipment Import tax exemptions
International Collaboration

International Collaboration

World Bank

$50M DREAM Project

AfDB

$289.5M Desert-to-Power

European Union

Global Gateway support

Germany

Technology transfer

Infrastructure Development

Enabling Infrastructure

N'Diago Port

Future LNG and hydrogen export hub

Grid Interconnections

Links to Mali, Senegal, Morocco

Water Solutions

Large-scale desalination plants

Special Economic Zones

Industrial clusters for energy industries

Navigating Challenges

Risk Mitigation

Risk Mitigation Strategy

Governance

Enhanced transparency in resource management

Financing

$27M MCC grant for sector modernization

Technical

International expertise partnerships

Environmental

Integrated climate resilience planning

Social

50% local content target by 2030

Mauritania's Energy Future

Energy Future

We're building an integrated energy ecosystem where natural gas revenues fund renewable expansion, solar and wind power green hydrogen production, and all sectors drive economic diversification. With 50% local content targets, skills development programs, and strategic revenue management, Mauritania's energy transformation will deliver inclusive, sustainable growth.

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