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West African Power Pool regional integration efforts
Overview
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) and Électricité de Guinée (EDG-SA) scheduled the 21st Session of the WAPP General Assembly to take place in Conakry, Guinea, on November 6 and 7, 2026. The assembly, held under the theme “Consolidating the Regional Electricity Market: A Driver of Resilience for West Africa,” aimed to address electricity sector integration, review organizational activities, and assess progress on interconnection projects and the establishment of a Regional Electricity Market.
During the assembly, Guinea’s Minister of Energy, Laye Sékou Camara, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional energy integration. He emphasized the strategic importance of electrical interconnections with neighboring nations to improve supply security and lower costs. Camara also noted Guinea’s investment in its national hydroelectric potential, which is estimated to exceed 6,000 MW, as a means to support industrial growth and economic development.
Entities
West African Power Pool · Guinea · Mamadi Doumbouya · Laye Sékou Camara · Electricité de Guinée
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGuinea reaffirms commitment to regional energy integration
Guinea's Energy Minister Laye Sékou Camara reaffirmed the country's commitment to regional energy integration and hydroelectric investment during the 21st WAPP General Assembly.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesWest African Power Pool to hold 21st General Assembly in Guinea
The West African Power Pool will hold its 21st General Assembly in Conakry, Guinea, in November 2026 to discuss regional electricity market integration and interconnection projects.
Sources
ecowas.int · guineechrono.com · kalenews.org · von.gov.ng