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− | + | Mauritania was originally a nomad country, which for the last 50 years has evolved into a settled one. 65% of the population was nomad in 1965 compared to the 95% that has been settled in 2001. An urbanization process has been in place since the 70’s and the urbanization rate doubled between 1970 (22,7%) and 2000 (50%). Currently, the population growth is around 2,6% per year. All these transformations in Mauritania are affecting the energy consumption necessitating an evolution in the energy supply. Mauritania is mostly dependent on non-renewable resources (fossil fuels) and the access rate to the grid is pretty low. Some projects are emerging to benefit from solar, wind and biomass resources and to increase the access rate to the grid. | |
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− | + | According to RPTES/World Bank study, consumption of Energy Mauritania stands to 481.000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe). Sectors that constitute the most important consumers are households (198.400 toe), mines and industries (147.000 toe), transport (118.300 toe), services (11.700 toe) and agriculture (5.700 toe)<ref name="Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)">Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)</ref>. | |
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− | + | In 2003, a study concerning household energy consumption in Mauritania estimated that household energy relies mostly on biomass since it accounts for 87% (59% charcoal and 27,7%) of their overall energy supply. In rural areas, this figure is inverted such as in Guidimakha where 90% of households use wood for domestic cooking. In terms of volume, a [http://www.cilss.bf/predas/Activites_par_Pays/MR/13-SED.pdf PREDAS study] has evaluated total wood energy consumption in Mauritania to 1,8 million m3. According to state of resources, Mauritania could supply only 5% of this demand<ref name="Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)">Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)</ref>. | |
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− | + | Production of electricity principally comes from thermo power plants (76%). The last 24% is insured by the electricity importation coming from [http://www.portail-omvs.org/infrastructure-regionale/barrages/barrage-manantali Manantaly hydro power plant] based in Mali. In 2011, electricity production stood at 136 '''megawatts (MW)''' in Mauritania and was 100% from thermo power. Mauritania aims to increase and diversify its energy sources. For example, it has developed an electricity plant that will be [http://www.2b1stconsulting.com/tullow-to-reach-final-investment-decision-in-mauritania-gas-to-power/ alimented by Banda] gas<ref name="To be first consulting internet site http://www.2b1stconsulting.com/tullow-to-reach-final-investment-decision-in-mauritania-gas-to-power/">To be first consulting internet site http://www.2b1stconsulting.com/tullow-to-reach-final-investment-decision-in-mauritania-gas-to-power/</ref>. This facility should produce 350 MW in 2015 and will be connected to Nouakchott and <span data-scayt_word="Nouadhibou" data-scaytid="15">Nouadhibou</span>. Furthermore, the plant should produce 700 MW and [http://www.agenceecofin.com/electricite/2711-7760-mauritanie-son-surplus-d-electricite-pour-la-mali-et-le-senegal could export] electricity to Senegal and Mali<ref name="Financement d’une centrale hybride photovoltaïque/thermique à Kiffa et des réseaux électriques de la région de Kiffa – AFD – (2012)">Financement d’une centrale hybride photovoltaïque/thermique à Kiffa et des réseaux électriques de la région de Kiffa – AFD – (2012)</ref>. | |
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− | + | The Oriented Results Country Strategy Document<ref name="http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Project-and-Operations/Mauritanie-DSPAR-2011-2015x%20fulldoc..pdf">http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Project-and-Operations/Mauritanie-DSPAR-2011-2015x%20fulldoc..pdf</ref> for 2011-2015 indicates that the electrification rate stands at 50% in urban areas, 5% in semi urban areas and at 3% in rural areas<ref name="Mauritanie : document de stratégie pays axé sur les résultats (dspar) 2011-2015">Mauritanie : document de stratégie pays axé sur les résultats (dspar) 2011-2015</ref>. | |
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− | + | There isn’t much of a hydropower potential in Mauritania. Nevertheless, the country imports hydropower electricity from [http://www.portail-omvs.org/infrastructure-regionale/barrages/barrage-manantali Manantali hydropower plant]. This source can provide 30 MW to Mauritania, mostly for the cities of <span data-scayt_word="Boghé" data-scaytid="19">Boghé</span> and <span data-scayt_word="Kaédi" data-scaytid="20">Kaédi</span>. Mauritania aims to increase the share of hydropower electricity to 30% by 2015. To do that, it will add to <span data-scayt_word="Manantali" data-scaytid="17">Manantali</span>, the imported electricity from [http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2003/20030347.htm Felou] (20 MW)<ref name="Aménagement Hydroélectrique de Félou European Bank of Investment internet site http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2003/20030347.htm">Aménagement Hydroélectrique de Félou European Bank of Investment internet site http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2003/20030347.htm</ref> and [http://demo.portail-omvs.org/infrastructure-regionale/barrages/projets-barrages Gouina] (40 MW) hydropower plants. | |
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− | + | Since 2013, <span data-scayt_word="OFID" data-scaytid="24">OFID</span>, <span data-scayt_word="IBD" data-scaytid="25">IBD</span>, <span data-scayt_word="ISFD" data-scaytid="26">ISFD</span> and the Government of Mauritania funds have co-financed a project of rural electrification by solar energy<ref name="Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone – IBD internet site PROCUREMENT NOTICE _ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone http://www.isdb.org/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/tenderuser.TenderEndUser?Title=GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE _ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone">Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone – IBD internet site PROCUREMENT NOTICE _ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone http://www.isdb.org/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/tenderuser.TenderEndUser?Title=GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE _ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone</ref>. This project is delegated to Agency for the Promotion of Universal Access to Basic Services (<span data-scayt_word="APAUS" data-scaytid="27">APAUS</span>) and will allow building a solar power plant in <span data-scayt_word="Aftout" data-scaytid="28">Aftout</span> El <span data-scayt_word="Chargui" data-scaytid="29">Chargui</span> area (<span data-scayt_word="Gorgol" data-scaytid="30">Gorgol</span> <span data-scayt_word="Wilaya" data-scaytid="31">Wilaya</span>). | |
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− | + | In Nouakchott, a solar plant developed by [http://www.masdar.ae/en/media/detail/masdar-to-develop-15-mw-solar-plant-in-mauritania Masdar] adds 15 MW more to the supply of electricity. It is expected to deliver 10% of capital supply<ref name="Masdar to Develop 15 MW Solar Plant in Mauritania – Masdar internet site http://www.masdar.ae/en/media/detail/masdar-to-develop-15-mw-solar-plant-in-mauritania">Masdar to Develop 15 MW Solar Plant in Mauritania – Masdar internet site http://www.masdar.ae/en/media/detail/masdar-to-develop-15-mw-solar-plant-in-mauritania</ref>. | |
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− | + | [http://www.afd.fr/base-projets/downloadDocument.action;jsessionid=4241D5E70F94107AAE7388B1FF8261F7?idDocument=1406 A project] co-financed by <span data-scayt_word="Agence" data-scaytid="33">Agence</span> <span data-scayt_word="Française" data-scaytid="34">Française</span> de <span data-scayt_word="Développement" data-scaytid="35">Développement</span> and the European Union in <span data-scayt_word="Kiffa" data-scaytid="36">Kiffa</span> started in 2013. It aims to build a hybrid central that should provide 2 MW of solar energy coupled with 5,6 MW of fuel energy. It should also connect the grid from <span data-scayt_word="Kiffa" data-scaytid="37">Kiffa</span> to <span data-scayt_word="Guérou" data-scaytid="38">Guérou</span><ref name="Financement d’une centrale hybride photovoltaïque/thermique à Kiffa et des réseaux électriques de la région de Kiffa – AFD – (2012)"> Financement d’une centrale hybride photovoltaïque/thermique à Kiffa et des réseaux électriques de la région de Kiffa – AFD – (2012)</ref>. | |
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− | = | + | == [[Portal:Solid Biomass|Biomass]] == |
− | == | + | Biomass potential is mostly found in the south of Mauritania, next to the Senegal River in <span data-scayt_word="Assaba" data-scaytid="46">Assaba</span>, <span data-scayt_word="Brakna" data-scaytid="47">Brakna</span>, <span data-scayt_word="Gorgol" data-scaytid="44">Gorgol</span>, <span data-scayt_word="Guidimaka" data-scaytid="49">Guidimaka</span>, <span data-scayt_word="Hodh" data-scaytid="50">Hodh</span> El <span data-scayt_word="Charghi" data-scaytid="52">Charghi</span>, <span data-scayt_word="Hodh" data-scaytid="51">Hodh</span> El <span data-scayt_word="Gharbi" data-scaytid="53">Gharbi</span>, <span data-scayt_word="Trarza" data-scaytid="54">Trarza</span> and <span data-scayt_word="Tagant" data-scaytid="55">Tagant</span>. These regions can supply 100 000 <span data-scayt_word="m3" data-scaytid="56">m<sup>3</sup></span> per year<ref name="Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)">Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)</ref>. |
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− | + | In 2012, a [http://www.peracod.sn/?Programme-pour-l-Energie-de project] co-financed by European Union and GIZ was established to promote improved cookstoves in the rural and semi-urban areas of Guidimakha<ref name="Factsheet ProCEAO Mauritania – 2013">Factsheet ProCEAO Mauritania – 2013</ref>. This project aims to promote 5 000 improved <span data-scayt_word="cookstoves" data-scaytid="60">cookstoves</span> (ICS) through the following: | |
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*Organizing media and proximity campaigns to promote ICS | *Organizing media and proximity campaigns to promote ICS | ||
*Sensitizing and training users to apply good practices of utilization | *Sensitizing and training users to apply good practices of utilization | ||
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*Supporting the introduction, implementation and marketing of ICS | *Supporting the introduction, implementation and marketing of ICS | ||
*Supporting professional training and capacity development centers to add cleaner cooking stove production to their training programs. | *Supporting professional training and capacity development centers to add cleaner cooking stove production to their training programs. | ||
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− | == Wind Energy == | + | == [[Portal:Wind|Wind Energy]] == |
Recently, the National Assembly adopted a law that allows the acceptance of a FADES loan to construct a [http://assembleenationale-mr.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=483:-adoption-du-projet-de-loi-23913-et-24013&catid=3:newsflash&lang=en 30MW wind power plant]. | Recently, the National Assembly adopted a law that allows the acceptance of a FADES loan to construct a [http://assembleenationale-mr.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=483:-adoption-du-projet-de-loi-23913-et-24013&catid=3:newsflash&lang=en 30MW wind power plant]. | ||
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− | Fuel potential is divided in two basins, Costal basin and Taoudeni basin. Fuel production is quite new in Mauritania. While exploration begun in 1960, exploitation is confined to two | + | Fuel potential is divided in two basins, Costal basin and <span data-scaytid="69" data-scayt_word="Taoudeni">Taoudeni</span> basin. Fuel production is quite new in Mauritania. While exploration begun in 1960, exploitation is confined to two offshore fuel fields, <span data-scaytid="71" data-scayt_word="Chinguiti">Chinguiti</span> (oil) and [http://www.tullowoil.com/index.asp?pageid=271 Banda] (gas). <span data-scaytid="73" data-scayt_word="Chinguiti">Chinguiti</span> field <ref name="Les enjeux du pétrole en Mauritanie - Benjamin Augé – L’année du Maghreb – (2007)">Les enjeux du pétrole en Mauritanie - Benjamin Augé – L’année du Maghreb – (2007)</ref>, which was originally exploited by Woodside has been sold to <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="Petronas">Petronas</span>. Initially, it was expected to provide 76 000 '''barrels per day (<span data-scaytid="77" data-scayt_word="bpd">bpd</span>)''', but at the beginning of the exploitation it only produced 35 000 <span data-scaytid="78" data-scayt_word="bpd">bpd</span> and in 2013 this [http://www.agenceecofin.com/hydrocarbures/0809-1174-mauritanie-petronas-sort-le-petrole-de-chinguetti-au-compte-gouttes figure] dropped to 4 000 <span data-scaytid="79" data-scayt_word="bpd">bpd</span>. Fuel has also been found in <span data-scaytid="82" data-scayt_word="Cormoran">Cormoran</span>, Pelican, <span data-scaytid="83" data-scayt_word="Faucon">Faucon</span> and <span data-scaytid="84" data-scayt_word="Tevet">Tevet</span> fields but it is not already exploited.<ref name="Mauritanie: Pétronas sort le pétrole de Chinguetti au compte-gouttes – Ecofin – (2011)">Mauritanie: Pétronas sort le pétrole de Chinguetti au compte-gouttes – Ecofin – (2011)</ref> |
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− | + | [[File:Mauritania2.png|frame|center|400px|Fuel Blocks in Mauritania. Source: http://www.tullowoil.com/index.asp?pageid=271|alt=Mauritania2.png]] | |
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+ | <span data-scaytid="86" data-scayt_word="Taoudeni">Taoudeni</span> basin is still to be explored. Several companies are implicated in this exploration including Total, <span data-scaytid="88" data-scayt_word="Repsol">Repsol</span>, <span data-scaytid="89" data-scayt_word="CNPCIM">CNPCIM</span>, and <span data-scaytid="90" data-scayt_word="Wintershal">Wintershal</span><ref name="Les enjeux du pétrole en Mauritanie - Benjamin Augé – L’année du Maghreb – (2007)">Les enjeux du pétrole en Mauritanie - Benjamin Augé – L’année du Maghreb – (2007)</ref>. | ||
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− | == | + | In 2012, Mauritania’s Prime Minister adopted an environmental national action plan (PANE 2) for 2012-2016. This action plan was developed by <span data-scaytid="100" data-scayt_word="Ministère">Ministère</span> <span data-scaytid="101" data-scayt_word="délégué">délégué</span> <span data-scaytid="102" data-scayt_word="auprès">auprès</span> du Premier <span data-scaytid="103" data-scayt_word="Ministre">Ministre</span> en charge de <span data-scaytid="104" data-scayt_word="l’Environnement">l’Environnement</span> et du <span data-scaytid="99" data-scayt_word="Développement">Développement</span> Durable to especially include a wood energy strategy. This strategy covers the wood energy value chain (production, exploitation, distribution, and consumption)<ref name="Plan d’Action Nationale pour l’Environnement 2 (PANE 2) – (2012)">Plan d’Action Nationale pour l’Environnement 2 (PANE 2) – (2012)</ref>. |
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− | = | + | According to Power Africa, these following issues are the biggest for the country's energy sector<ref name="Power Africa. (2017). Mauritania Factsheet. Retrieved from: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1860/MauritaniaPACFSDEC2017.pdf">Power Africa. (2017). Mauritania Factsheet. Retrieved from: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1860/MauritaniaPACFSDEC2017.pdf</ref>: |
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The Electricity sector is under the care of [http://www.economie.gov.mr/economiques/home Ministère des Affaires économiques et du Développement], [http://www.petrole.gov.mr/MinesIndustrie/Left/Presentation/structure.htm Ministère du Pétrole de l'Energie et des Mines], [http://www.finances.gov.mr/Finances/home Ministère des Finances], and is regulated by [http://www.are.mr/index.php/fr/electricite Autorité de Régulation]. Due to the failure of the privatization process, there is a unique operator, the government-owned electricity utility in Mauritania, [http://www.somelec.mr/ la Société Mauritaneinne d'Electricité]. | The Electricity sector is under the care of [http://www.economie.gov.mr/economiques/home Ministère des Affaires économiques et du Développement], [http://www.petrole.gov.mr/MinesIndustrie/Left/Presentation/structure.htm Ministère du Pétrole de l'Energie et des Mines], [http://www.finances.gov.mr/Finances/home Ministère des Finances], and is regulated by [http://www.are.mr/index.php/fr/electricite Autorité de Régulation]. Due to the failure of the privatization process, there is a unique operator, the government-owned electricity utility in Mauritania, [http://www.somelec.mr/ la Société Mauritaneinne d'Electricité]. | ||
− | Implementation of rural electrification government policies is led by [http://www.riaed.net/?Agence-de-developpement-de-l l'Agence de Développement et d'Electrification Rurale] et l’[http://www.acces.mr/ Agence de Promotion de l’Accès Universel aux Services]. | + | Implementation of rural electrification government policies is led by [http://www.riaed.net/?Agence-de-developpement-de-l l'Agence de Développement et d'Electrification Rurale] et <span data-scaytid="128" data-scayt_word="l’Agence">l’[http://www.acces.mr/ Agence]</span>[http://www.acces.mr/ de Promotion de l’Accès Universel aux Services]. |
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= Further Information = | = Further Information = | ||
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*[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mr.html Mauritania entry at The World Factbook] | *[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mr.html Mauritania entry at The World Factbook] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 27 January 2020
Capital:
Nouakchott
Region:
Coordinates:
18.1500° N, 15.9667° W
Total Area (km²): It includes a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
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Population: It is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin.
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Rural Population (% of total population): It refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
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GDP (current US$): It is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.
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GDP Per Capita (current US$): It is gross domestic product divided by midyear population
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Access to Electricity (% of population): It is the percentage of population with access to electricity.
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Energy Imports Net (% of energy use): It is estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
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Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of total): It comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.
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Introduction
Mauritania was originally a nomad country, which for the last 50 years has evolved into a settled one. 65% of the population was nomad in 1965 compared to the 95% that has been settled in 2001. An urbanization process has been in place since the 70’s and the urbanization rate doubled between 1970 (22,7%) and 2000 (50%). Currently, the population growth is around 2,6% per year. All these transformations in Mauritania are affecting the energy consumption necessitating an evolution in the energy supply. Mauritania is mostly dependent on non-renewable resources (fossil fuels) and the access rate to the grid is pretty low. Some projects are emerging to benefit from solar, wind and biomass resources and to increase the access rate to the grid.
According to RPTES/World Bank study, consumption of Energy Mauritania stands to 481.000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe). Sectors that constitute the most important consumers are households (198.400 toe), mines and industries (147.000 toe), transport (118.300 toe), services (11.700 toe) and agriculture (5.700 toe)[1].
In 2003, a study concerning household energy consumption in Mauritania estimated that household energy relies mostly on biomass since it accounts for 87% (59% charcoal and 27,7%) of their overall energy supply. In rural areas, this figure is inverted such as in Guidimakha where 90% of households use wood for domestic cooking. In terms of volume, a PREDAS study has evaluated total wood energy consumption in Mauritania to 1,8 million m3. According to state of resources, Mauritania could supply only 5% of this demand[1].
Energy Sources
Production of electricity principally comes from thermo power plants (76%). The last 24% is insured by the electricity importation coming from Manantaly hydro power plant based in Mali. In 2011, electricity production stood at 136 megawatts (MW) in Mauritania and was 100% from thermo power. Mauritania aims to increase and diversify its energy sources. For example, it has developed an electricity plant that will be alimented by Banda gas[2]. This facility should produce 350 MW in 2015 and will be connected to Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. Furthermore, the plant should produce 700 MW and could export electricity to Senegal and Mali[3].
The Oriented Results Country Strategy Document[4] for 2011-2015 indicates that the electrification rate stands at 50% in urban areas, 5% in semi urban areas and at 3% in rural areas[5].
Hydropower
There isn’t much of a hydropower potential in Mauritania. Nevertheless, the country imports hydropower electricity from Manantali hydropower plant. This source can provide 30 MW to Mauritania, mostly for the cities of Boghé and Kaédi. Mauritania aims to increase the share of hydropower electricity to 30% by 2015. To do that, it will add to Manantali, the imported electricity from Felou (20 MW)[6] and Gouina (40 MW) hydropower plants.
Solar Energy
Since 2013, OFID, IBD, ISFD and the Government of Mauritania funds have co-financed a project of rural electrification by solar energy[7]. This project is delegated to Agency for the Promotion of Universal Access to Basic Services (APAUS) and will allow building a solar power plant in Aftout El Chargui area (Gorgol Wilaya).
It aims to:
- Supply electricity to 5,450 households in 30 localities ;
- Increase access to electricity in targeted rural areas by 7% by 2016 ;
- Reduce annual CO2 emissions by around 15,000 tons.
In Nouakchott, a solar plant developed by Masdar adds 15 MW more to the supply of electricity. It is expected to deliver 10% of capital supply[8].
A project co-financed by Agence Française de Développement and the European Union in Kiffa started in 2013. It aims to build a hybrid central that should provide 2 MW of solar energy coupled with 5,6 MW of fuel energy. It should also connect the grid from Kiffa to Guérou[3].
The Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) has also developed its own project of a solar power plant with the development of a 3 MW solar plant in Zouérat[9].
Biomass
Biomass potential is mostly found in the south of Mauritania, next to the Senegal River in Assaba, Brakna, Gorgol, Guidimaka, Hodh El Charghi, Hodh El Gharbi, Trarza and Tagant. These regions can supply 100 000 m3 per year[1].
In 2012, a project co-financed by European Union and GIZ was established to promote improved cookstoves in the rural and semi-urban areas of Guidimakha[10]. This project aims to promote 5 000 improved cookstoves (ICS) through the following:
- Organizing media and proximity campaigns to promote ICS
- Sensitizing and training users to apply good practices of utilization
- Training producers of ICS in the production and marketing techniques and in SME management
- Supporting the introduction, implementation and marketing of ICS
- Supporting professional training and capacity development centers to add cleaner cooking stove production to their training programs.
Wind Energy
Recently, the National Assembly adopted a law that allows the acceptance of a FADES loan to construct a 30MW wind power plant.
SNIM has also developed a 4 MW wind power plant in Nouadhibou that has been paid for with their own resources[11]. In November 2015, the first commercial wind power plant in Mauritania started providing service to the residents of Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. The plant has an installed capacity of 30 Megawatts and would meet approximately 14% of energy demands in Nouakchott. The plant includes 15 wind turbines of 2 MW each and is divided into three lines. Around €43 million was provided by the Mauritanian government and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development for the construction of the wind power plant.[12]
Fossil Fuels
Fuel potential is divided in two basins, Costal basin and Taoudeni basin. Fuel production is quite new in Mauritania. While exploration begun in 1960, exploitation is confined to two offshore fuel fields, Chinguiti (oil) and Banda (gas). Chinguiti field [13], which was originally exploited by Woodside has been sold to Petronas. Initially, it was expected to provide 76 000 barrels per day (bpd), but at the beginning of the exploitation it only produced 35 000 bpd and in 2013 this figure dropped to 4 000 bpd. Fuel has also been found in Cormoran, Pelican, Faucon and Tevet fields but it is not already exploited.[14]
![Mauritania2.png](/images/4/49/Mauritania2.png)
Taoudeni basin is still to be explored. Several companies are implicated in this exploration including Total, Repsol, CNPCIM, and Wintershal[13].
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Specific Strategies
In 2012, Mauritania’s Prime Minister adopted an environmental national action plan (PANE 2) for 2012-2016. This action plan was developed by Ministère délégué auprès du Premier Ministre en charge de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable to especially include a wood energy strategy. This strategy covers the wood energy value chain (production, exploitation, distribution, and consumption)[15].
Key Problems of the Energy Sector
According to Power Africa, these following issues are the biggest for the country's energy sector[16]:
- Lacking access to financing
- Unreliability of utility
- Lack of stable regulatory structure and proper energy policy framework
Institutional Set-up in the Energy Sector
The Electricity sector is under the care of Ministère des Affaires économiques et du Développement, Ministère du Pétrole de l'Energie et des Mines, Ministère des Finances, and is regulated by Autorité de Régulation. Due to the failure of the privatization process, there is a unique operator, the government-owned electricity utility in Mauritania, la Société Mauritaneinne d'Electricité.
Implementation of rural electrification government policies is led by l'Agence de Développement et d'Electrification Rurale et l’Agencede Promotion de l’Accès Universel aux Services.
Further Information
- Official website of Mauritania
- Mauritania entry at The World Factbook
- USAID Power Africa: Mauritania Factsheet
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Enquête sur les consommations d'énergie domestique en Mauritanie – CILSS/PREDAS – (2005)
- ↑ To be first consulting internet site http://www.2b1stconsulting.com/tullow-to-reach-final-investment-decision-in-mauritania-gas-to-power/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Financement d’une centrale hybride photovoltaïque/thermique à Kiffa et des réseaux électriques de la région de Kiffa – AFD – (2012) Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Mauritanie : document de stratégie pays axé sur les résultats (dspar) 2011-2015
- ↑ Aménagement Hydroélectrique de Félou European Bank of Investment internet site http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2003/20030347.htm
- ↑ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone – IBD internet site PROCUREMENT NOTICE _ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone http://www.isdb.org/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/tenderuser.TenderEndUser?Title=GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE _ Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout El Chargui Zone
- ↑ Masdar to Develop 15 MW Solar Plant in Mauritania – Masdar internet site http://www.masdar.ae/en/media/detail/masdar-to-develop-15-mw-solar-plant-in-mauritania
- ↑ Centrale solaire à Zouerate – SNIM internet site http://www.snim.com/index.php/recherche-a-developpement/developpement/projets/67-la-centrale-solaire-de-zouerate.html
- ↑ Factsheet ProCEAO Mauritania – 2013
- ↑ Inauguration de la centrale éolienne de la SNIM - SNIM internet site http://www.snim.com/index.php/news-a-media/news/10-inauguration-de-la-centrale-eolienne-de-la-snim.html
- ↑ http://www.cridem.org/C_Info.php?article=677870
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Les enjeux du pétrole en Mauritanie - Benjamin Augé – L’année du Maghreb – (2007)
- ↑ Mauritanie: Pétronas sort le pétrole de Chinguetti au compte-gouttes – Ecofin – (2011)
- ↑ Plan d’Action Nationale pour l’Environnement 2 (PANE 2) – (2012)
- ↑ Power Africa. (2017). Mauritania Factsheet. Retrieved from: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1860/MauritaniaPACFSDEC2017.pdf