Senegal’s state owned pipeline operator, Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS), is seeking investors to help finance a €530 million expansion of its natural gas distribution network. The project aims to supply gas to several power stations by 2029 as the West African country works to strengthen its domestic energy infrastructure.
Senegal’s state owned gas pipeline operator is seeking investment to finance a major expansion of its natural gas distribution network, with an additional €530 million required to advance the project.
Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS) plans to attract investors to support the expansion, which is intended to deliver natural gas to several power stations by 2029. The company’s chief executive outlined the financing plans in an interview with Reuters on Thursday, October 15.
The proposed investment would extend Senegal’s gas transportation infrastructure, helping connect domestic gas resources with electricity generation facilities. Expanding the network is expected to support the country’s efforts to develop its energy sector and increase the use of natural gas for power generation.
Senegal has been developing its oil and gas resources as part of a broader strategy to strengthen energy security, diversify its economy and reduce reliance on imported fuels. The development of domestic gas supplies could provide additional options for electricity production, depending on infrastructure availability, production levels and commercial arrangements.
However, delivering the planned expansion will require substantial financing and coordination between the state owned operator, investors and other energy sector stakeholders. Securing the necessary capital will be central to meeting the 2029 target.
The project also comes amid wider efforts across Africa to expand energy infrastructure to support industrial development and growing electricity demand. Natural gas remains part of many countries’ strategies for improving power supply, although its long-term role is increasingly discussed alongside renewable energy development and emissions-reduction goals.
For Senegal, the proposed €530 million investment represents a significant step in its plans to connect gas resources with domestic electricity generation and strengthen the country’s energy network.
