Electricity generation relied largely on fuel oil purchased from abroad, leaving power prices exposed to global energy markets. For Senegal, gas is not only an export commodity. Existing power stations are being converted to operate on domestic gas supply, including a widely discussed conversion project of a 335-megawatt power plant. To support trade and energy activity simultaneously, Senegal is constructing the Ndayane deep-water port south of the capital. Africa Risk Control has published a detailed analysis explaining how Senegal’s emerging energy sector functions and what businesses should consider before entering partnerships.

Source: News Business Ethiopia March 27, 2026 16:03 UTC