- Genser Energy wants to construct a 270MW hybrid natural gas and thermal power plant in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia.
The plant will be built in two phases: the first phase will deliver 120MW of power, with the second phase expected to bring the total capacity to 270MW by incorporating a combined steam cycle for improved efficiency.
Once operational, the Genser Energy Hybrid Gas Power Plant will reduce Liberia’s reliance on seasonal hydropower and expensive electricity imports, ensuring greater energy independence.
The facility will incorporate advanced cryogenic fuel storage and gas turbine technologies to provide low-emission, cost-effective, and stable power generation.
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The project aligns with Liberia’s energy needs by aiming to expand access to reliable electricity, addressing long-standing power shortages, and improving grid reliability, particularly during the dry season.
It will also support regional energy integration by leveraging the TRANSCO CLSG interconnection network, offering a dedicated power supply to large industrial consumers, such as mining companies, factories, and commercial hubs.
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has committed to expediting regulatory approvals, while the NIC is working to streamline investment incentives, tax exemptions, and land acquisition processes to facilitate the project’s development.
Liberia’s President, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, has endorsed the project and encourages inter-agency collaboration. The Genser Energy 270MW Hybrid Gas Power Plant is now set to move forward with investment discussions, regulatory processing, and implementation planning.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
