Mauritanian Electricity Company (SOMELEC)
SOMELEC, operating across 58 cities in Mauritania, manages electricity production, distribution, and sales with a capital of approximately 360 million Euros. It serves 345,000 subscribers through 72 service centers and aims to ensure universal electricity access. Challenges include a 12% annual demand increase and financial stability amid fluctuating hydrocarbon prices. SOMELEC addresses these by optimizing resources, improving management, and investing in renewable energy and national grid expansions to enhance reliability and efficiency, supporting socio-economic development.
