Togo is planning a new 120MW dual-fuel thermal power plant at the existing Lomé Thermal Power Plant (CTL) site as the country seeks to strengthen electricity supply and reduce its reliance on regional power imports. The project is being developed with World Bank support under Togo’s National Energy Compact, part of the Mission 300 initiative to accelerate progress towards universal electricity access by 2030.
The new plant is intended to respond to rapidly rising electricity demand, which reached about 360MW at peak in the first quarter of 2026 and is growing by roughly 10% annually. The additional 120MW of dispatchable capacity would provide more power during periods of high demand while helping Togo reduce its dependence on electricity purchased from neighbouring countries.
The facility will use several modular engine units capable of operating primarily on natural gas, with liquid fuel available as a backup. The dual-fuel configuration is designed to provide greater flexibility if gas supplies are disrupted, allowing the plant to continue generating electricity rather than leaving the system exposed to fuel shortages. The project will include design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning, as well as staff training and maintenance services.
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Togo’s Ministry of Energy launched an Early Market Engagement Notice on August 20 to consult potential contractors before the formal procurement process. Companies can register their interest until September 14, followed by an industry meeting on September 18. Contractor selection is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, while the final delivery structure, potentially including a public-private partnership, is yet to be determined.
The project highlights Togo’s immediate need for reliable dispatchable power alongside its efforts to expand electricity access and renewable generation. By adding 120MW at an established generation site and combining gas-fired generation with liquid-fuel backup, the country is seeking to build more resilience into a system facing rapidly growing demand.
