The execution of the works for the construction of electricity transmission infrastructure as part of the MCA Senegal 2 program is considered satisfactory. The observation was made yesterday, Monday June 24, by the government of Senegal and its American partner, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), at the end of a visit to the sites hosting the project in Dakar.
MCA-Senegal II and its partner, the Millenium Challenge Corporation, visited yesterday, Monday June 24, the construction work on electricity transmission infrastructure (submarine and underground cables, electrical substations, etc.) in Dakar. These investments, amounting to approximately 220 billion CFA francs (403 million USD), fall within the framework of the Senegal Power Compact or Electricity Program. They will strengthen and increase the reliability of Senegal’s high voltage transmission network in Dakar and its surroundings and improve the provision of electricity service across the country. At the end of this visit, the authorities are satisfied with the state of execution of the project. “ We are here today to see the progress of the work which began 6 months ago. This work will modernize and strengthen the electrical transport network. For us, the American government, through the MCC, it is an investment in the future of Senegal. We find that the work is very advanced and we are very satisfied. They are up to date with their plan. They are also in compliance with all Sfi social standards “, rejoices Millenium Challenge Corporation Resident Director Molly Glenn.
For his part, the general director of Mca Senegal 2 Oumar Diop noted that the overall progress of the work is different from one site to another while indicating that the companies are all within the project deadlines. “That’s how it was originally planned. Because they are different companies and different jobs. What is important is that we have put in place an interfacing plan. So before powering up the network, we will ensure that the submarine and underground cables are laid and that all the shielded and overhead transformer stations are installed,” he reassures. In relation to the overall planning of the project, he indicated that each site is on schedule. “We hope that before the end of the compact which is scheduled for September 2026, all the work will be completed and that the network will also be powered up,” he suggested. Furthermore, M Diop announced that in 2024, the electricity transport program will impact more than 5 million Senegalese people. Cheikh Niane, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy, Oil and Mines, finds that this project will reduce losses and that therefore, it will necessarily impact the price of electricity. Beyond this transport project, he informs that the government intends to implement the gas to Powers strategy to use local gas which will come from our gas fields in order to drastically reduce production costs. “Combined with this project, and the reduction of losses, we hope that we will have a positive impact on electricity prices in the coming months,” he promises.
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