- Vinci Energies wins €200 million Senegal contract for crucial power infrastructure.
- The project includes 1,350km of transmission lines and transformer stations, aligning with Senegal’s 2026 universal electricity access goal.
Vinci Energies, a subsidiary of Vinci, secures a €200 million contract in Senegal with French backing. The deal involves constructing crucial power transmission and distribution infrastructure nationwide. Vinci Energies expands its presence in Senegal through this €200 million contract, focusing on developing vital energy infrastructures. The project includes installing 1,350 km of high-voltage electricity transmission lines and building eight extra high-voltage transformer stations.
Senegal commits to enhancing its electricity network with network management capabilities. This includes a remote control interface and advanced fault detection systems. Arnaud Grison, Vinci Energies’ leader, highlights the potential impact on employment. He expects 1,000 individuals to be engaged over the next three years. Under the agreement with Senegal’s national electricity company, Senelec and Vinci Energies commit to training local teams supported by its French and Moroccan entities.
This aligns with Senegal’s goal of achieving universal access to electricity by 2026. Despite progress, Senegal faces a challenge, with 32 per cent lacking access to electricity, according to the World Bank’s 2021 report. Vinci Energies supports Senegal’s ambition to bridge this gap, previously installed key infrastructure in collaboration with Senelec. French and Senegalese lenders fund the €197 million contract, which is part of the 2016-2020 strategic plan. BPI Assurance Export and the Senegalese Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Planning provide support.