Acwa has signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development, financing, construction and operation of the N’diago 230 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant in Mauritania.

The signing marks the official launch of Mauritania’s first large-scale gas-fired IPP, paving the way for private sector participation in the country’s power sector.

The plant will deliver 230 MW of baseload capacity using high-efficiency CCGT technology, integrating Mauritania’s domestic natural gas resources into the national grid, strengthening reliability and reducing the fuel intensity of generation compared with conventional thermal plants.

Hashim Ghabashi, President Africa Region Acwa said: “The signing of the PPP and PPA for the N’diago project is a defining moment for Mauritania’s power sector and a strong endorsement of the partnership we are building with the Mauritanian Government. Years of close collaboration have led to this achievement - unlocking domestic gas to deliver reliable, affordable electricity, and putting 230 MW of high-efficiency CCGT capacity to productive use. This bankable structure not only strengthens the country’s platform for industrial growth and energy security but also opens the door for further private investment, giving Acwa a deeper foothold in West Africa. This is the kind of disciplined, integrated delivery our model is built for.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service