Liberia: More Power In The Offing As LEC Signs Strategic Partnership With SGTPL For 40MW Thermal Power Plant

Liberia’s power generation capacity is expected to expand in the coming months following the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and Société Générale des Travaux Publics L’Eclair (SGTPL) for the development and deployment of a 40-megawatt (MW) thermal power plant.

The agreement was signed on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the LEC Headquarters in Waterside, Monrovia, by Mr. Mohammed M. Sherif, Managing Director of LEC, alongside Mr. Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, Director General and CEO of SGTPL, and Mr. Alou Badra Diarra, Project Director at SGTPL.

Under the partnership, SGTPL, a reputable Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in energy infrastructure, will fully finance, develop, and deploy the 40MW thermal power plant.

The plant will be located at the existing LEC thermal plant site in Point Four, Bushrod Island, and is expected to be completed and become fully operational within seven months.

A statement issued by LEC revealed that detailed planning, site preparation, logistics coordination, and preliminary works are already underway.

The statement further noted that LEC Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed M. Sherif, who is currently attending the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., will also sign a separate agreement with Release Utilities Africa Holding B.V. for the construction of a 23.75MWp solar power plant with a 10MWh battery storage capacity.

The proposed solar facility will be located near the LEC Schiefflin Substation, along the Roberts International Airport (RIA) corridor.

Once signed, the project will be executed within 64 weeks. Upon completion, it will inject clean, renewable energy into the national grid, significantly reducing Liberia’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

“This partnership represents a major leap forward for our power sector. It aligns with our long-term goal of achieving energy sovereignty and building a resilient, diversified energy mix capable of supporting national development,” said Mr. Mohammed M. Sherif, Managing Director of LEC.

Both the thermal and solar plants are expected to play a critical role during Liberia’s dry season, when reduced water levels affect generation at the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant. By increasing domestic energy generation capacity, LEC aims to stabilize power supply, minimize seasonal shortages, and meet the growing industrial load demand throughout both the rainy and dry seasons.

“These initiatives mark a significant step in Liberia’s ongoing energy transformation and reaffirm both LEC’s and the Government of Liberia’s commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the Liberian people,” he added.

LEC expressed appreciation to all stakeholders and partners involved and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and sustainable development.

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