Mauritania's rapidly changing energy sector now has a reference tool for deciphering its past, analysing its present and projecting its future. Yahya Beda Mohamed Vall, a specialist in hydrocarbon management and project leader, has announced the availability of the collective work entitled History and Future of a Nation: Energy in Mauritania.
Led by the HADN team, this collective work is the result of a sustained effort lasting approximately one year and brings together in-depth reflections, documented research and detailed analyses on the evolution of the national energy sector. The book traces the journey from traditional energy sources to contemporary and forward-looking strategic developments.
At a time when Mauritania is accelerating its energy transition – with the start of offshore natural gas production (notably via the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim/GTA project shared with Senegal), the rapid growth of renewable energies (solar and wind) and ambitions in the field of green hydrogen – this book is very timely. It offers a clear, rigorous and accessible overview of the major issues at stake, thereby contributing to the national public debate.
Among the central themes developed:
- The energy history of Mauritania, from the earliest forms of exploitation to the current infrastructure;
- Hydrocarbons and major gas projects, including natural gas exploitation, which marks a turning point for energy security and public revenue;
- The energy transition and the quest for sovereignty, with a gradual increase in renewables in the electricity mix (aiming for a significant share by 2030);
- The key role of youth, innovation and the diaspora in the sector's dynamics;
- Long-term strategic prospects, including gas-to-power, hydrogen hubs and industrialisation opportunities.
Yahya Beda Mohamed Vall and the HADN team have a twofold ambition: to inform public decision-makers, researchers, students, investors and development actors, while promoting a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities. In a country where access to electricity is improving thanks to hybrid projects, gas-fired power stations and solar/wind farms, this book is a constructive contribution to energy governance and strategic planning.
The book is now available. For further information or to purchase a copy, interested parties are invited to contact Yahya Beda Mohamed Vall directly by private message.
This publication comes at a pivotal moment for Mauritania, which is simultaneously banking on its gas resources and its exceptional renewable potential to consolidate its energy sovereignty and accelerate its socio-economic development. Beyond analysis, this book invites a collective and forward-looking vision for the sector.