Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has signed a major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Société Générale des Travaux Publics L’Eclair (SGTPL) for the construction and deployment of a 40-megawatt (MW) thermal power plant in Monrovia.
The signing ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at LEC Headquarters in Waterside, brought together Mr. Mohammed M. Sherif, Managing Director of LEC; Mr. Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, President Director General/CEO of SGTPL; and Mr. Alou Badra Diarra, Project Director.
Under the agreement, SGTPL — a reputable Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a strong record in energy infrastructure — will fully finance, develop, and deploy the 40MW thermal plant. The facility will be constructed at LEC’s thermal site in Point Four, Bushrod Island, and is expected to be completed and operational within seven months.
According to LEC officials, technical mobilization has already begun, with teams currently engaged in site preparation, logistics coordination, and preliminary works to ensure the timely execution of the project.
In a related development, LEC’s Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed M. Sherif, is attending the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to sign a new agreement in the coming days with Release Utilities Africa Holding B.V. for the construction of a 23.75MWp solar power plant with a 10MWh battery storage system.
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 and is expected to inject clean, renewable energy into the national grid, thereby reducing the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Speaking on the significance of the new energy initiatives, LEC Managing Director Mohammed M. Sherif described the agreements as a bold step toward achieving energy independence.
“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,” Sherif said.
Energy experts say both the thermal and solar projects will play a crucial role in stabilizing Liberia’s electricity supply, particularly during the dry season when the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant experiences reduced generation capacity due to low water levels.
By increasing local generation, LEC aims to minimize seasonal shortages and meet the rising industrial and household demand across the country.
The signing marks a significant step in Liberia’s energy transformation journey, reaffirming the commitment of both LEC and the Government of Liberia to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the Liberian people.
LEC expressed appreciation to all partners and stakeholders involved in the process and reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, efficiency, and sustainable development in the energy sector.
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