• Aksa Enerji to build 119 MW power plant in Burkina Faso’s capital
  
  
• 20-year electricity sales deal signed with national utility Sonabel
  
  
• Project aims to boost energy security amid rising demand and urbanization
  

Turkey's Aksa Enerji announced a project on Tuesday to build a 119 MW fuel oil power plant in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The company also announced the signing of a 20-year electricity sales contract with the national utility Sonabel, guaranteeing the full offtake of the plant's production for two decades.

The construction cost for the infrastructure was not disclosed. The company stated that the power plant will be commissioned in the last quarter of 2026. It said the plant aims to meet growing energy demand, driven by urbanization and a rising population. It will strengthen the reliability of the electricity supply in the capital and surrounding areas, and its construction and operation will create local jobs and involve regional suppliers.

Cemil Kazancı, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Aksa Enerji, said this project aligns with the Turkish company's strategy in Africa, where it has already built several energy infrastructures, such as in Senegal and Ghana. He cited its ability to provide fast and effective technical solutions due to its financial strength and over 25 years of experience on the continent.

"The initiative we are taking today reflects our vision of creating long-term value in Africa," he said. "To contribute to Burkina Faso's energy supply security goals, we will mobilize our experience and competencies to deploy our fastest and most effective solutions. As with our previous projects on the African continent, I am confident we will succeed in this one as well."

The project provides Burkina Faso with a concrete instrument to close the gap between the supply and demand for electrical energy. The reinforcement of infrastructure also contributes to economic growth and energy security. Separately, Aksa Enerji is conducting other major projects in Africa, such as the construction of a 1000 MW power plant in Gabon.

Olivier de Souza