Énergie au Sénégal : Le Dr Boubacar Mbodj alerte sur les coûts et les risques pour l’investissement
The cost of energy remains a major constraint for the Senegalese economy. Invited to Seneweb Eco this Sunday, March 22, 2026, Dr. Boubacar Mbodj, former advisor to the president under Macky Sall, discussed the limitations of the national energy system.
Returning to the sector's operations, the doctor of applied mechanics points out that while Senegal has certainly improved its production capacity, it still faces the challenge of high costs. "We've made significant progress in terms of energy production, but we're not entirely comfortable yet," he explains, before adding that "it's primarily the price that interests economic actors."
He explains that this high cost of electricity affects all economic activities, particularly industries and sectors that are heavy consumers of electricity. He also points out that these constraints are partly rooted in the country's history because, he says, "we inherited an electrical system from the colonial era," with infrastructure developed "according to their interests," primarily along the coast.
It was in this context that the former minister-advisor addressed the issue of energy sovereignty, particularly the debates surrounding the renegotiation of oil contracts. Dr. Mbodj cautioned against a hasty approach. "The words 'sovereignty,' 'break with the past,' and all that are fashionable, but one would still need the strength to actually implement them," he stated.
According to him, any questioning of commitments must be regulated. "You can renegotiate amicably, but challenging a contract as such is very risky," he states, before adding that this situation "gives the impression of a country where there is no legal security for investments."
Continuing, he emphasizes the risk of a loss of confidence among economic partners. "If everything is suddenly called into question, people will ask themselves: is Senegal a safe destination?", he warns.
Furthermore, Dr. Mbodj points out the state's financial constraints. "We are a poor, indebted country, we cannot do that," he asserts, referring to a total takeover of the sector.
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