Dar, in partnership with sister Sidara company Penspen, has been awarded a landmark feasibility study to support the development of Senegal’s first Energy City, a transformative initiative led by GES-PETROGAZ under the Ministry of Petroleum. This ambitious national endeavour seeks to accelerate Senegal’s energy transition, support rapid industrialisation, alleviate urban congestion in Dakar and coastal cities, and create a thriving hub for long-term investment and economic diversification.

The study will involve a comprehensive assessment of two potential sites along the Senegalese coast, leading to the development of a strategic master plan that addresses energy supply and demand, infrastructure financing, environmental and social considerations, and long-term growth and promotion strategies. The final recommendations will be delivered in Q3 2025.

The Energy City project aligns with Senegal’s Vision 2050 and its efforts to harness significant offshore oil and gas discoveries to reduce reliance on pollutant fuels and promote cleaner, more sustainable power generation.

Ali Tabaja, Dar’s Director of Area Operations in West Africa, shared:

“We’re incredibly honoured and excited to be working with GES-PETROGAZ and the Ministry of Petroleum to set a resilient and future-fit foundation for an exceptionally strategic energy city that would accelerate Senegal’s energy transition and economic diversification. Together with Penspen, we’re blending global expertise in energy and smart city development with intricate insights into the local context, to deliver a feasible, context-sensitive new city that aligns with the hopes and aspirations of Senegalese stakeholders and communities to achieve the objectives of Senegal Vision 2050.”

This award strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Dar and Penspen. The two companies had delivered numerous engineering studies across Africa, including a 2019 gas network study with MJM consultants for the World Bank IFC. It further builds on our collaborative legacy of delivering engineering excellence globally, united by our shared commitment to design for people and the planet.