Guinea courts foreign investors for Waste-to-Energy projects
Guinea is actively seeking foreign investment to transform waste into electricity. The government aims to expand power generation while improving urban sanitation. Several international partners have already expressed interest.
China became the latest potential partner on July 7. Wang Hui, economic counselor at the Chinese Embassy, announced Beijing’s readiness to support waste-to-energy projects.
Prime Minister Bah Oury had recently toured a Chinese waste-to-energy plant during an official visit.
In June, Guinean officials met with U.S.-based Landaira Inc. The company proposed converting waste into biofuels, organic fertilizers, and renewable electricity. The solution would supply power to peri-urban communities beyond the national grid.
In March, SATAREM Company USA Inc. presented a $250 million proposal. The project would process household waste and sewage sludge while producing about 30 megawatts of electricity. Government officials said the proposal aligns with the Simandou 2040 strategy.
Guinea plans to raise national electricity access from 53 percent to full coverage by 2030.
The government aims to mobilize $7.6 billion in private investment under its Energy Compact. Waste-to-energy would complement hydropower and solar investments.
The projects pursue a single objective: turning waste into an economic resource. Guinea could strengthen electricity supply, improve sanitation, and create industrial activity simultaneously.
If materialized, the initiatives would give the country a new power source while creating value from unused waste.
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