Will Benin build a re-gasification plant in 2035?

Via this plan, Benin could create thermoelectric power plants with capacities up to 550 MW by 2035, and install a floating natural gas re-gasification unit at the port of Cotonou, with a projected and estimated thermal capacity at 480 MW in 2030 .

How can bioenergy contribute to the energy sector in Benin?

In addition, the Vossa hydroelectric power plant of 60.2 MW is to be built with an annual production capacity of 188.2 GWh. An additional hydroelectric plant is planned to be installed in Bétérou to increase the national electricity production in Benin . Bioenergy can also play a crucial role in the energy sector in Benin.

How many hydropower plants are there in Benin?

The Ouémé River, the largest river in Benin, was estimated to be able to house around ten hydropower plants with power ratings ranging between 10 MW and 160 MW.

How much energy does Benin produce?

From 114 gigawatt hour (GWh) in 2010 to 1062.8 GWh in 2020, the energy output of self-producers and public power plants increased, with 810 GWh produced by public thermal power plants alone and 71.9 GWh by Benin’s portion of Nagbeto’s hydraulic production .

What is the theoretical hydropower potential of Benin?

Based on the Millennium Challenge Account-Benin II report (MCA-Benin II, 2017) , the country's theoretical hydropower potential is estimated at 749 MW and the distribution of the theoretical hydroelectric potential as a function of the type of plant to be implemented was carried out, as shown in Table 3. Table 3.

Which institutions are working to provide access to affordable energy in Benin?

Several institutional frameworks in the energy sector in Benin are working to provide access to affordable energy in the country. The ME is the biggest institution of the energy sector, responsible for the management of the energy sector and in charge of the implementation of RE projects.