Mauritania Advances Energy Transition with New 160 MW Solar Project as MSGBC Region Expands Renewable, Gas and Hydrogen Investments

Mauritania has announced a major step forward in its clean energy transition with the unveiling of a 160 MW solar power plant, 60 MW wind farm, and large-scale battery energy storage systems. The projects, disclosed in August under a new public-private partnership framework, form part of the country’s broader energy strategy as the MSGBC basin undergoes rapid transformation following the launch of LNG production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project earlier this year.

The developments come ahead of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference, scheduled to take place in Dakar from December 8–10. The event will include a high-level panel titled “Powering the MSGBC Region with Sustainable Technologies,” featuring speakers from BioGasUnite, COS Petrogaz, EnGreen, and Neway Valve. The session will explore the role of emerging technologies, expanded gas-to-power capacity, renewable deployment, and regulatory developments in strengthening energy security and industrial growth across the region.

Senegal continues to consolidate its position as a regional energy hub, with the upcoming 300 MW Cap des Biches combined-cycle gas plant expected to support the country’s target of achieving 30% renewables in the power mix by 2025. The project follows the start-up of the Sangomar oil field in mid-2024 and comes ahead of the anticipated final investment decision on the Yakaar-Teranga gas project, which is central to Senegal’s strategy of using natural gas as a transition fuel.

Meanwhile, The Gambia is advancing its energy reform agenda with new petroleum exploration and production legislation and a renewable energy partnership with Turkey aimed at expanding national infrastructure toward its goal of 90% electrification by the end of 2025.

Mauritania’s ambition to become a global green hydrogen hub remains a key pillar of regional energy development. Large-scale ventures including the Aman project, which completed geological studies in March 2025, and the Megaton Moon initiative, which secured a framework agreement in February 2025, are positioned to supply both domestic industries—such as green iron production—and export markets in Europe.

Industry leaders at the upcoming Dakar conference are expected to examine how these renewable, hydrogen, and gas-to-power initiatives can accelerate sustainable growth across the MSGBC basin.

“Powering the MSGBC Region with Sustainable Technologies will be a key dialogue reflecting the region’s shift toward cleaner and more reliable energy systems,” said Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power. “As new projects across gas, renewables and hydrogen advance, stakeholders will have the opportunity to define a long-term pathway for energy security and industrial development.”