Key facts
- Senegal aims to increase electricity production from 1.74 GW to 12 GW by 2050.
- Oil accounted for 72.5% of Senegal's power production in 2024.
- Electricity generation costs are estimated at 34-38 US cents per kWh.
- Renewable energy capacity reached 624.8 MW in 2025.
- 104 oil and gas blocks are available for exploration.
- A 400 km pipeline is planned to connect the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas field.
Senegal is implementing a comprehensive energy strategy to reduce electricity costs and bolster energy security by diversifying its sources. The Vision 2050 plan aims to significantly increase electricity production, shift from heavy fuel oil to domestic natural gas, and expand renewable energy capacity. Currently, the nation heavily relies on petroleum products for power generation, contributing to high generation costs that the government subsidizes. Recent initiatives include converting a power plant to LNG, developing solar and wind projects, and making oil and gas exploration blocks available to investors. A new pipeline network is also being developed to supply natural gas to power stations.