• GasEntec secured a contract to install an LNG terminal in Dakar to support Senegal’s energy supply.

• The project will supply gas to power plants, including the 300 MW Cap des Biches facility, and industrial users.

• Senegal aims to raise natural gas’s share in electricity generation to around 30% by 2030.

GasEntec announced on Tuesday, April 21 that it signed an agreement with ELTON Logistics & Services, a subsidiary of ELTON Oil Company, the country’s leading fuel distributor. The agreement formalizes the deployment of LNG infrastructure in the capital.

Under the contract, whose financial details remain undisclosed, GasEntec will deliver a jetty-based regasification unit along with associated LNG equipment. The company will rely on a modular approach, a technical solution widely used to reduce commissioning timelines.

The infrastructure is scheduled to enter full operation in the first half of 2027. The facility will enable LNG imports and convert them into usable gas for domestic consumption. The gas will supply several power plants, including the 300 MW combined-cycle plant at Cap des Biches Power Plant, the largest in the country, as well as industrial clients and other users.

Addressing Senegal’s Energy Dependence

Through this project, stakeholders aim to support the energy transition and increase gas availability for power generation as Senegal targets universal electricity access. In January, the International Energy Agency said Senegal is on track to achieve this goal by 2029.

In 2024, 84% of the population had access to electricity. However, demand is rising rapidly. Electricity consumption increased by 22% year-on-year in 2025, and forecasts indicate annual growth of about 8% over the 2026–2030 period.

As pressure builds on the power system, the LNG terminal forms part of a broader strategy to secure energy supply and reduce reliance on imported liquid fuels.

According to data published by the Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie in December 2025, Senegal continued to import large volumes of petroleum products despite a 24.6% overall decline in imports. Petroleum product purchases increased by 23.3% over the year to reach CFA90.4 billion (about $149 million).

Against this backdrop of dependence on imported petroleum products, natural gas is expected to play a growing role in electricity generation. The IEA projects that gas will increase its share from less than 1% in 2025 to around 30% by 2030, even as demand continues to rise.

The project is advancing alongside the development of Senegal’s offshore gas resources, particularly the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field. “This terminal represents a major step to strengthen Senegal’s energy security and support the country’s accelerated industrial growth,” said Babacar Tall, Chief Executive Officer of ELTON Logistics & Services.

This article was initially published in French by Abdel-Latif Boureima

Adapted in English by Ange J. A de Berry Quenum