
Uncertainty Looms as Gambia’s Karpowership Contract Nears Expiry
The contract between NAWEC and Karpowership that has supplied 40% of the country’s electricity since 2018, is set to expire on May 2nd.
The contract between NAWEC and Karpowership that has supplied 40% of the country’s electricity since 2018, is set to expire on May 2nd.
Algeria’s state-owned electricity and gas company, Sonelgaz, has announced plans to hold videoconference consultation meetings with energy sector leaders from Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde to explore potential cooperation opportunities.
Gambia.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Gambia stands to unlock potential deep-sea mineral resources by signing a prospective mining license
Senegal’s Oil Revenues: Sonko Plans Contract Renegotiation for Greater National Share
Gambia is attracting investors and partners to revive its oil and gas exploration sector following the quiet departure of Australian oil company FAR Ltd.
The Sustainable, Holistic, and Inclusive Energy Systems for Well-being (SHINE) project will collaborate with Gambian stakeholders to ensure energy access interventions are both inclusive and sustainable.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Sangomar oil site in Senegal achieved a remarkable milestone in December 2024, marking a significant leap for the country’s burgeoning oil industry. With the commissioning of all its producing wells, the site recorded an impressive monthly output of 2.96 million barrels of crude oil, setting the stage for Senegal to strengthen its position in the global oil market.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The West African Energy (WAE) power plant, a landmark collaboration between local investors and Senegal’s National Electricity Company (Senelec), was once seen as a beacon of national energy sovereignty. However, the dream of a 100% Senegalese-led energy success story has been shattered following revelations of financial mismanagement and the arrest of Samuel Sarr, the project’s key promoter.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has terminated its Treasury Manager and suspended its Director of Finance amid allegations of financial misconduct.
Samuel Sarr, a prominent Senegalese businessman and former Energy Minister, was arrested upon his return from an overseas trip at Blaise Diagne International Airport…
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