Ivory Coast is betting on the construction of new gas-fired power plants, mainly CCGT projects, to boost its installed capacity and to improve its efficiency by reducing energy losses linked to power generation. The government aims to reach electricity self sufficiency and to become a net power exporter, with a capacity of 1,540 MW, to be raised to 3,000 MW in 2018 and 4,000 MW in 2020. Two CCGT power projects are currently under development, namely the 120-140 MW expansion of the Azito power plant in Vridi led by Globeleq and that of the Ciprel plant (Compagnie ivoirienne de production d'électricité, held by Finagestion). With the commissioning of a 111 MW steam unit, Ciprel's capacity will increase to 432 MW; it should reach 543 MW in 2015. Azito's expansion will increase the plant's capacity by nearly 50% to 420 MW, without raising its gas consumption. Other CCGT projects are proposed by 2020, including Petroci's 330 MW project in Abatta, Mimran's 380 MW Jacqueville project and Telemania's 380 MW Songon project. Cote d'Ivoire has already started to discuss with Qatar for gas supply and is considering a Floating LNG Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). Until then the country may create a joint gas company with Ghana and Equatorial Guinea for gas supply.
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