Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that Senegal will stop importing natural gas in 2026, a move expected to deliver both budget relief and energy savings.
The government plans to make natural gas central to its power mix by converting an existing plant and building a new facility.
Officials have not yet clarified how this transition will affect electricity bills for households and businesses.
Senegal intends to replace part of its imports with production from the Sangomar field and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project, which started operations this year.
Authorities expect a portion of the GTA project’s output to serve the domestic market in the coming years.
The finance ministry highlighted that electricity subsidies remain a heavy burden on public finances.
Despite these subsidies, households continue to pay relatively high electricity tariffs.
Any cost reductions after 2026 will depend on how the state utility and the electricity regulator set consumer tariffs.
source: africanminingmarket.com
African Energy Council