A Dubai-based industrial group, Mark Cables, has completed the development of a 200-megawatt thermal power plant in Burkina Faso, aimed at addressing the country’s chronic electricity shortages and boosting generation capacity. The project, finished in six months at an estimated cost of €180 million ($213 million), was reported by Reuters, citing the company’s official announcement.
The plant is expected to support the Burkina Faso government’s efforts to stabilise the national grid and reduce reliance on imported electricity from neighbouring countries. Only about 20 percent of the population currently has access to electricity, according to TradingView, which referenced World Bank data on the country’s energy access challenges.
“By providing 200 MW of additional capacity, Mark Cables offers a concrete solution to the national electricity deficit,” the company said in a statement, as reported by ChannelAfrica. Officials noted that the facility will improve energy security and support economic activity amid rising electricity demand.
Analysts say the project represents a key step toward strengthening Burkina Faso’s energy sector, which has historically relied on imports and struggled with low electrification rates. Reuters reported that the government is pursuing additional power initiatives to expand capacity and enhance reliability across the country.
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