This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 7/16/2019

The government aims to expand electricity production, including increasing investment in renewable energy. The government has previously invested in small-scale off-grid projects that they deemed successful, although the projects stagnated due to lack of funding. Fifty percent of Mauritania’s power is produced from renewable sources, a ratio that they will seek to maintain as they increase their natural gas use.

As part of their agreement with BP and Kosmos for the Tortue natural gas field, the government will receive 10 percent of production for domestic use. The government tentatively plans to use this gas to decrease domestic energy costs to spark investment in other industries. As of May 2019, the government is working with a consultant to determine the best way to use this domestic gas, but they are open to outside proposals.

Power Africa is a market-driven, U.S. Government-led public-private partnership aiming to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers private sector entities tools and resources to facilitate doing business in Africa’s power sector.

In 2016, the Electrify Africa Act institutionalized Power Africa. Learn more about the full Power Africa toolbox or other opportunities offered by Power Africa.

Opportunities

Investments tied to the use of the new natural gas flows – both expanding power production and developing other industries that can take advantage of the natural gas – are prime opportunities.

Web Resources

Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines:  www.petrole.gov.mr/
 

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