Is energy du Mali subsidized?

Energie du Mali (EDM), the state-owned electric utility, is poorly managed and heavily subsidized by the government and regional multinational banks, as the relatively high price of its electricity (average $0.17/kWh) is insufficient to cover the cost of production and distribution ($0.24/kWh).

Does Mali still need electricity?

Electricity Utility Reform in Mali: Lessons from Operations In conflict-ridden Mali, where 61 percent of the population still lack access to electricity, demand for electricity is outpacing supply, limiting the country’s prospects for industrial and economic development.

How much energy does Mali use?

On average, agriculture and services account for approximately 80% of Mali’s gross domestic product although final energy consumption for both sectors remains below 8%. Mali is involved with the major regional political, financial and sectoral institutions.

Is Mali a member of ECOWAS?

Mali is a member of the West African Power Pool, a specialised institution under ECOWAS whose aim is to integrate the operations of national power systems into a unified regional electricity block. In addition, the country belongs to the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority responsible for cross-border electricity exchange regulation.

What is Mali's hydro power potential?

Hydroelectric potential capacity is estimated at 1 050 MW, with an annual average energy generation of approximately 5 000 GWh. The following table summarises the status of Mali’s hydro power potential. Table 6. Status of Mali’s hydropower potential

Why is smuggled diesel important in Mali?

Today’s energy markets in northern Mali depend on smuggled diesel in order to power generators, and play an important part in the political economy of the region, as fuel supply chains are often controlled by armed groups.