Côte d’Ivoire plans to increase its installed electricity generation capacity to 11,400 megawatts (MW) by 2040, up from 3,337 MW in 2026, under its Integrated Mineral Resources and Energy Policy (PIRME), the government announced on November 9.

The strategy also aims to ensure that renewable energy accounts for at least 45% of the country’s energy mix by 2030. The government says the objectives are intended to secure a stable electricity supply for the domestic market while meeting the country’s electricity export commitments.

Beyond the energy sector, the policy places extractive industries at the centre of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic development plans, with the aim of diversifying the economy and supporting growth across other sectors.

The country has set a target of producing 500,000 barrels of oil per day. It also aims to reach 150 tonnes of refined gold production and develop local manganese processing capacity of 1.25 million tonnes annually.

The PIRME includes several major infrastructure projects designed to strengthen domestic industries, reduce dependence on imports and expand Côte d’Ivoire’s participation in regional and international value chains.

Among the planned investments are the construction of a mineral port in San Pedro and the development of 474 kilometres of railway lines to transport minerals.

The strategy also предусматриes the expansion of natural gas transport and distribution infrastructure, the construction of a second oil refinery in San Pedro and increased electricity generation capacity through solar, hydropower and biomass projects.

Through the PIRME, Côte d’Ivoire aims to strengthen its position as an energy and mining player while supporting its long-term economic and industrial development.