Senegal seeks funding for gas pipeline network

Senegal is requesting 530 million euros (about 595.5 million USD) to build three segments of a natural gas pipeline network, according to the Senegal Gas Network (RGS). The project was announced during the African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town and is planned to start in 2027, with completion expected by 2029.

RGS offers incentives to attract investors

The RGS, a state-owned company managing Senegal’s natural gas transportation system, is offering a 15-year renewable concession and a tariff framework to attract investors. The project promises an internal rate of return of 20 percent, as stated by RGS general director Pape Momar Lo.

Pipeline segments and their capacities

The three pipeline segments—Green, Blue, and Orange—will span 255 km in total. The Green segment, costing 220 million euros, will transport 300 million standard cubic feet of gas daily. The Blue and Orange segments will connect to power plants and industrial sites, with capacities of 713 million and 300 million standard cubic feet per day respectively.

Earlier pipeline progress and future plans

A first phase of the pipeline project, launched in September 2026, involves an 85 km pipeline connecting the GTA gas hub to a 250 MW power plant in Gandon. The northern section of this pipeline has reached 25.8 percent completion. Future extensions aim to link gas sources like GTA, Yakaar-Teranga, and Sangomar to additional power plants.

Pipeline goals and current energy challenges

The RGS director emphasized that the pipeline investments align with Senegal’s goals of increasing gas-based electricity production, industrial growth, and its 2050 development vision. Recent power outages in September highlighted issues with fuel supply and production capacity, underscoring the need for improved infrastructure.

Africa’s rail and energy challenges

Africa is investing in rail infrastructure, but connecting different networks remains a challenge, according to recent reports. Meanwhile, TGS will reprocess seismic data in Guinea-Bissau after Libya, despite the country’s position in the MSGBC sedimentary basin where several potential oil fields have been identified but not confirmed.