How much electricity will Gambia generate in 2025?

The Gambia’s Electricity Sector Roadmap (2019-2025) aims to scale up electricity generation to 200 MW of available capacity at peak in 2025, with 14MW expected from the OMVG project with Guinea and Senegal, and 50MW from the Souapiti project and the remainder through Independent Power Producers (IPP).

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Does the Gambia need more power generation capacity?

The Gambia’s power sector will soon need additional generation capacity to be able to cover the forecast demand. A gap between available capacity and peak demand is identified from 2022 with the expiration of the Karpower contract and by 2025 nearly 140 MW of new capacity will be needed.

Can the Gambia transform the energy sector?

An unprecedented level of support from the international community provides The Gambia with the opportunity to transform the energy sector and emerge as one of the leading energy sectors in the sub-region and the African continent. In this context, the Electricity Roadmap has undergone its third update since 2015.

Why is access to electricity important in the Gambia?

Providing access to electricity to support inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development is one of the pivotal cornerstones of the Gambia government’s priorities as articulated in the national energy sector policies and strategies, and highlighted in the National Development Plan (2018-2021).

Why should the Gambia Petroleum Ministry be a performance-driven Ministry?

To be performance-driven Ministry that would ensure that the Gambia's Petroleum sector contributes to the sustainable development of the country. To attain universal access to modern energy and geological services, harness petroleum and other mineral resources for a revitalized economy for national well-being in a sustainable manner.