Djibouti Energy Sector Research Highlights

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Capacity expansion supports Djibouti’s efforts to realise its green power potential
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En Français – A new wind farm is set to boost installed capacity by 50%, averting 252,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually – Legal reforms have opened the door for independent power producer-led projects – A solar-powered desalination plant represents a shift away from hydrocarbons – 45-MW expansion planned by private and public investment partners Efforts in Djibouti…

Interview

Dabar Adaweh Ladieh, Director-General, International Hydrocarbons Company of Djibouti (Société Internationale des Hydrocarbure de Djibouti, SIHD): Interview
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Interview:Dabar Adaweh Ladieh How do you assess the key projects underpinning the growth of the hydrocarbons sector? DABAR ADAWEH LADIEH: Djibouti is located on the world’s third-busiest sea route for oil tankers, between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. However, ensuring an adequate supply of fossil fuels has been challenging due to global supply constraints. The country’s hydrocarbons…

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Yonis Ali Guedi, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources: Interview
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Interview:Yonis Ali Guedi To what extent is the goal of 100% renewable electrification by 2035 achievable? YONIS ALI GUEDI: Reaching 100% electrification from renewables by 2035 is achievable, as demonstrated by the upcoming commissioning of the 60-MW Ghoubet wind farm and the construction of the 25-30-MW Gran Bara solar power plant. It is also shown through the upcoming geothermal power plant…

Overview

Djibouti redesigns energy systems to increase power generation
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As Djibouti continues to expand its transport infrastructure and further positions itself as a trading centre in the Horn of Africa, the demand for a robust energy network is increasing. Djibouti has long relied on trade to supply a significant part of its energy needs due to its lack of hydrocarbons reserves. In recent years it has tapped clean hydropower from neighbouring Ethiopia via interconnected…

Analysis

How alternative energy demand is fueling shift from hydrocarbons
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The energy transition continued apace in 2022 despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of that year, ongoing disruptions to supply chains and inflationary pressures – all of which translated into high energy prices around the globe. However, sustained high prices may mark an inflexion point in shifting the global energy system away from a dependence on hydrocarbons and towards lower-cost…

Analysis

How green energy can help Djibouti achieve energy security
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As Djibouti continues to expand transport infrastructure to leverage its geographic position, rising energy consumption has required additional investment in energy infrastructure to increase supply. Beyond securing enough electricity to support economic growth and an expanding population, Djibouti has taken on the more challenging endeavour of deriving 100% of its power supply from renewable sources. As…

Analysis

Second electricity link established between Djibouti and Ethiopia
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In recent years Djibouti and Ethiopia have aligned bilateral cooperation efforts to grow their economies. Despite having a significantly smaller land area and lack of sizeable natural resources, Djibouti has used its access to trading routes on the Indian Ocean and the entrance to the Red Sea to become a trans-shipment nexus for its landlocked neighbour. Ethiopia’s hydroelectric dams have been key…

Analysis

Sanitation and water projects help ensure Djibouti’s water supply
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Located in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is one of the hottest and driest countries in the world, with annual rainfall at around 220 mm and an average temperature of 28.5°C. As climate change brings more extreme temperatures and increases the risk of water scarcity, ensuring sustainable access to water is a policy imperative. Given the added importance of clean water in decreasing the spread of diseases…

Analysis

Desalination a solution to water shortages with lower energy costs
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Desalination is considered an expensive and energy-intensive process. However, mega-projects are seeking to tap renewable resources to limit the cost and environmental concerns associated with this crucial process. In June 2022 ENOWA, the energy, water and hydrogen subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM mega-project, signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy company Veolia and Japanese trading…

Country Report

The Report: Djibouti 2023
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By leveraging its strategic location on the Horn of Africa and as a gateway to key landlocked countries such as Ethiopia, Djibouti is well-positioned to act as a nexus of trade between Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The government's Djibouti Vision 2035 strategy outlines key initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, boost social and human capital development, improve private sector enga

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