Albatros Energy Mali S.A (AEM) independent power project is a 90 megawatt (MW) heavy fuel oil thermal power station built in Kayes, western Mali. It is Mali’s first IPP to feed into the national grid. The power station consists of 6 Caterpillar diesel reciprocating engines. The project achieved financial close in June 2017. Construction commenced in July 2017, and was commissioned in October 31st 2018, ahead of schedule.
It is providing a much needed sustainable energy source allowing an increased access to electricity for Mali’s citizens and enabling industries to grow.
We are excited to work together with our stakeholders in making a beneficial contribution to Mali’s power sector and supporting the Government in its sustainable development and energy poverty reduction efforts.
MW installed capacity
MONTHS construction period
€ millions investment
The thermal power station has been built in a record time of 15,5 month, and started commercial operations on October 31st, 2018.
News & Press Releases
Hydrocarbon analysis laboratory in Kayes
Kayes, december 3rd 2020 : Under the high patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water, Mr. Lamine Seydou Traoré, Albatros Energy Mali SA initiated this afternoon the laying of the foundation stone of a hydrocarbon analysis laboratory. This...
The start of commercial operation
Facility adds up to 90 MW to the national grid, enough power to meet the electricity needs of an equivalent of up to 780.000 households Bamako, 31st October 2018 : The developers and investors in Albatros Energy Mali SA (www.aem-sa.com), the company that has built the...
Ai African Energy Project Developer of the Year
Redox Power Solutions Ltd. won last night at the 4th Ai CEO Infrastructure Project Developers Summit & Awards held in Le Mourne, Mauritius the ‘Ai African Energy Project Developer of the Year’ award (https://aidevelopersummit.com/the-nominees/). This is the third...
