Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly.
According to Africa News Agency, the power plant is supported by EDF, Meridiam, and the SIFCA group. It utilizes over 540,000 tonnes annually of oil palm waste and rubber tree trunks as its primary resources. This facility is projected to produce approximately 348 GWh each year, which is sufficient to supply electricity to about 1.7 million people. Additionally, the project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs.
The development of the Biovéa biomass power plant represents a significant advancement in renewable energy production for the Ivory Coast, contributing to both energy supply and job creation in the region.