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Madkour Holding Group and GoGas Holding to build 365 MW gas-fired power plant in Mauritania

Partnership Gas announced Nouakchott, Mauritania Mar 12, 2026
365 MW
Capacity
development
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Madkour Holding Group and GoGas Holding have signed a Joint Development Agreement to construct a 365 MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant in Nouakchott, Mauritania. This project, utilizing natural gas from the Banda-Tevet Gas Field, aims to enhance Mauritania's energy infrastructure with electricity generation expected to commence by late 2028.

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Deal Analysis

Madkour Holding Group and GoGas Holding are teaming up to deliver 365 MW of new gas-fired power to Mauritania. Their joint development agreement targets a combined-cycle plant in Nouakchott, drawing natural gas directly from the Banda-Tevet Gas Field. This project aims to significantly bolster Mauritania's energy infrastructure, with electricity generation expected to commence by late 2028.
  • 365 MW combined-cycle gas plant
  • Nouakchott, Mauritania location
  • Utilizing Banda-Tevet Gas Field
  • Targeting late 2028 generation
  • Value undisclosed

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The project will utilize natural gas from the offshore Banda‑Tevet Gas Field, which is currently being developed by GoGas Holding. The initiative is considered the first project of its kind in Mauritania, aiming to harness locally produced natural gas to generate electricity for the domestic market. The development is expected to support the expansion of the country’s national electricity grid while enhancing its role in regional power integration. Industry officials noted that the project could strengthen Mauritania’s position within the West African Power Pool (WAPP), which promotes cross-border electricity trade and energy cooperation across West Africa.

Capacity
the first phase of the power plant is expected to begin generating electricity by the end of 2028 with an initial capacity of 200 MW, eventually expanding to reach up to 365 MW.
Location
combined-cycle gas-fired power generation plant in Nouakchott, marking a major step toward strengthening Mauritania’s energy infrastructure. The project will utilize natural gas from the offshore Banda‑Tevet Gas Field
PPA Details
aiming to harness locally produced natural gas to generate electricity for the domestic market.
Announcement
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Signing
Madkour Holding Group and GoGas Holding have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA)
COD
the first phase of the power plant is expected to begin generating electricity by the end of 2028
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Madkour Holding Group developer

"Madkour Holding Group and GoGas Holding have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to establish a combined-cycle gas-fired power generation plant in Nouakchott"

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GoGas Holding developer

"Madkour Holding Group and GoGas Holding have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to establish a combined-cycle gas-fired power generation plant in Nouakchott"

medium quality Enriched Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 12, 2026
Signed
Mar 12, 2026
Closed

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