Côte d’Ivoire approves 735 MW in new power projects to strengthen electricity supply
Côte d’Ivoire has approved three public-private partnership agreements that will add around 735 megawatts of electricity generation capacity to the national grid, as the country seeks to keep pace with rising power demand and support economic growth.
The agreements were approved by the Council of Ministers on Aug. 5, 2026, and cover three thermal power projects in different locations across the country.
The largest project is the GENSER ENERGY TABOTH project, which involves the development of a combined-cycle thermal power plant with a maximum capacity of 470 MW in Taboth. Genser Energy said the project represents a major step in its expansion in Côte d’Ivoire and in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security.
A second agreement, known as POWER 32, covers an approximately 225 MW floating power generation unit in Abidjan.
The third project, known as PIPS, involves the lease and operation of a 40 MW modular thermal power plant at the Attakro and Abrobakro sites.
Together, the three projects will provide about 735 MW of additional generation capacity.
The government said the projects are part of its strategy to expand the national power-generation fleet in response to sustained growth in electricity demand. The use of public-private partnerships is intended to mobilize private-sector financing and expertise for the development and operation of new power infrastructure.
The additional capacity is expected to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply while supporting industrial development and economic activity. Côte d’Ivoire is also seeking to maintain its position as a major electricity supplier in West Africa.
The projects come as the country continues to expand its power system. Côte d’Ivoire had an installed generation capacity of about 3.0 GW at the end of 2024, according to Enerdata, with natural gas accounting for the largest share of generation capacity, followed by hydropower.
The government is targeting more than 3,415 MW of installed capacity by the end of 2026 and 5,000 MW by 2030, with renewable energy expected to account for 42% of the mix, according to sector data reported by Energies Media.
The 735 MW approved under the three agreements will therefore represent a significant addition to the country's generation portfolio once the projects are operational.
The move also highlights the balancing act facing Côte d’Ivoire as it seeks to increase electricity supply while diversifying its energy mix. Although the three newly approved projects are thermal, the government has simultaneously been developing renewable energy capacity, including solar and biomass projects.
The new investments are expected to help the country anticipate growing electricity consumption linked to population growth, industrialization and economic expansion.
For Côte d’Ivoire, expanding generation capacity is also critical to maintaining electricity exports to neighboring West African countries, where the country plays an important role in regional power supply.
The approval of the three PPP agreements marks another step in the government's efforts to mobilize private investment in the energy sector and build the infrastructure needed to support Côte d’Ivoire's longer-term industrial and economic ambitions.
