• Songon Energies S.A. is developing the Songon power plant, which is intended to reinforce energy security and meet anticipated growth in electricity demand across Greater Abidjan
• GE Vernova’s 9E turbine technology will help ensure dependable power delivery for industrial expansion and millions of households
• The infrastructure project is anticipated to generate as many as 1,400 new jobs and deliver positive benefits to the community

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire (October 20, 2026) – GE Vernova said today that it will supply the gas power technology for the new Songon combined-cycle power plant, situated in the Songon area close to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. After financing agreements were signed last June, Songon Energies – an Ivorian development investment company dedicated to advancing energy infrastructure – chose GE Vernova to provide a 9E gas turbine and generator. The plant – which will be constructed by the EPC contractor China Energy International Engineering Co., Ltd. – is expected to produce 372 megawatts (MW), a capacity equivalent to the electricity needs of roughly 5 million Ivorian homes.

Backing a growing national energy landscape. Côte d’Ivoire has achieved considerable progress, attaining a 94.3 percent electrification rate by 2024 through efforts such as the “Electricity for All Program” (PEPT), consistent with the national objective of reaching universal electrification and better power quality by 2030. Even with these advances, the country confronts annual demand growth of 10 to 15 percent, and rural areas still need broader access. Within this energy landscape, the new power plant will help address a critical gap. The facility is projected to account for as much as 12 percent of the country’s total installed base when it is scheduled to begin operations in 2029, playing an essential role in meeting these ambitious development targets. In addition, the project is expected to create up to 1,400 new jobs, generating economic opportunities for the local community.

“The Songon Energies project is designed to strengthen energy security and support future growing electricity demand growth in the Greater Abidjan region while reinforcing the country’s position as a regional energy hub in West Africa,” said Mr. Wang Xiaoming, Deputy General Manager (Acting CEO) for Songon Energies. “The facility is expected to ease energy pressure on the Abidjan metropolitan area, providing a reliable foundation for the development of skilled workers, the growth of industrial zones, the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises, and a tangible improvement in the daily lives of millions of Ivorian households. We selected to work with GE Vernova for this new power plant, because of our deep trust in their efficient technology and their constant, proven presence in Côte d’Ivoire, which gives us great confidence in the long-term success of this facility.”

“We are honored to support Songon Energies with our proven 9E technology for this crucial infrastructure project,” said Joseph Anis, CEO of Gas Power in Europe, Middle East, and Africa at GE Vernova. “Our commitment to power plant operators is rooted in delivering advanced gas power technology that provides the reliable, dispatchable energy necessary for long-term growth and positive community impact. Beyond the turbine island, we look forward to applying our expertise in powering the HV sub-station, providing digital software, and long-term services to support the broader energy system in its goal to enhance grid stability, operational efficiency, and local prosperity.”

GE Vernova’s dedication to Côte d’Ivoire remains firm, grounded in a long record of supporting the country’s electrification objectives. The company’s presence in the country is built around a substantial installed base, essential power transmission hardware, digital software deployments, and long-term service contracts. GE Vernova draws on its global expertise and local presence to help power plant operators expand power capacity while supporting a more secure and reliable energy future.

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