West Africa’s Electricity Surge Estimated To Grow By 4% In 2035- Report

West Africa’s electricity demand has been projected to rise by about 4 per cent per year between 2025 and 2035.
A new report by S&P Global however said    this growth will hinge on how quickly and smoothly fuel supply, generation capacity, grid infrastructure and regional trade can be coordinated. 
According to the report, West Africa stands out within sub-Saharan Africa for the central role of gas-fired generation. 
It states that as electricity demand rises, reliable gas delivery becomes more critical, but it points to key binding constraints which are less about resource depth than about physical deliverability and commercial limitations, including payment discipline and contract...