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Egyptian-UAE energy developer GoGas Holding has entered a Joint Development Agreement with Madkour Holding Group to construct a combined-cycle power plant in Nouakchott, marking a strategic expansion of Mauritania’s electricity generation capacity.
The project will initially deliver 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity, with capacity scaling to 365 MW in later phases. The facility will draw natural gas from the offshore Banda Tevet field, currently under development by GoGas. The first phase of the plant is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2028, establishing a new baseload energy source for Mauritania.
Strategic Energy Expansion for West Africa
The initiative signals a pivotal shift in Mauritania’s energy landscape as the country seeks to strengthen grid resilience and increase electricity availability. The project will expand the national grid and deepen Mauritania’s integration with the West African Power Pool, the regional power market designed to enable electricity trade among West African nations.
Moreover, the gas-powered facility aligns with a broader strategy to convert Mauritania’s offshore gas discoveries into domestic energy infrastructure. By linking upstream gas development with power generation, the project builds a more integrated energy value chain for the country.
“This collaboration represents a vital bridge for energy integration in the region. By leveraging our collective expertise, we are ensuring that Mauritania’s natural resources are transformed into sustainable power for its people and the wider West African market,” said Tarek El Molla, Chairman of GO GAS Holding and Egypt’s former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
Infrastructure Partnership to Accelerate Energy Development
Madkour Holding will contribute its engineering, procurement, and construction capabilities to the development, while GoGas leads the upstream gas supply and project investment strategy. Consequently, the partnership combines energy resource development with infrastructure execution, an increasingly common model in emerging power markets.
For his part, Mostafa Maskour, Chairman of Madkour Holding, stated: “This partnership reflects our commitment to being a strategic partner for African governments. By combining our engineering excellence with GO GAS’s expertise, we are not just building a power plant; we are establishing a sustainable energy foundation for Mauritania’s industrial and social growth.”
Companies Position for Regional Energy Growth
Go Gas Holding operates as a privately owned energy development start-up founded by industry veterans. The company focuses on project development and investment across the oil, gas, and power sectors in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean as well as Sub-Saharan Africa.
Meanwhile, Madkour Holding Group has built a strong presence in engineering and infrastructure delivery across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, specializing in turnkey energy, utility, and industrial projects. However, the Mauritania project signals more than a conventional power development. It reflects a broader regional trend where gas discoveries increasingly anchor new electricity infrastructure across West Africa.
Furthermore, by connecting offshore gas production with domestic power generation, the GoGas–Madkour partnership positions Mauritania as a potential energy hub within the regional electricity network.
