# Electricity grid reinforcement in Abidjan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electricity-grid-reinforcement-in-abidjan
> Updated: 2026-08-27T07:22:40.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Compagnie Ivoirienne d'Électricité (CIE) initiated a program in August 2026 to reinforce the high-voltage electricity network in southern Abidjan. The project involves upgrading the Bia-Sud substation to 225 kV and replacing conductors on the 90 kV Vridi–Bia-Sud 2 connection to address rising electricity demand caused by heatwaves and an increasing subscriber base.

As part of these reinforcement works, intermittent power disruptions were scheduled for several southern districts, including Marcory, Koumassi, Port-Bouët, Anoumabo, and Vridi. Specific outages in Abidjan were slated for late August, affecting both residential areas and the Koumassi industrial zone. Additional work related to the commissioning of the substation is expected to continue through November 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Power outages scheduled in Benin and Ivory Coast

Scheduled power outages are set for various locations in Benin and southern Abidjan, Ivory Coast, due to electrical maintenance and grid reinforcement works.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-outages-scheduled-in-benin-and-ivory-coast

### 2026-08-10: CIE announces power grid reinforcement works in southern Abidjan

CIE is upgrading the high-voltage power grid in southern Abidjan from August 10 to 30, 2026, potentially causing intermittent power outages in Marcory, Koumassi, Port-Bouët, Anoumabo, and Vridi.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cie-announces-power-grid-reinforcement-works-in-southern-abidjan

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