Monrovia, Liberia –The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has signed a landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Société Générale des Travaux Publics L’Eclair (SGTPL) for the development and deployment of a 40-megawatt (MW) thermal power plant. The move is expected to significantly boost Liberia’s electricity generation capacity and address chronic power shortages during the dry season.
The signing ceremony took place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the LEC Headquarters in Waterside, Monrovia, and was announced during the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing on Tuesday.
Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs Daniel Sando praised the agreement as “a strategic intervention that will help address the country’s recurring dry-season electricity shortages.” He emphasized that the deal represents a major step toward ensuring reliable power supply for homes, businesses, and industries.
Under the terms of the agreement, SGTPL will fully finance, develop, and deploy the new thermal facility at the existing LEC thermal plant site at Point Four, Bushrod Island. The project is expected to create jobs during the construction phase and provide a more stable energy source to complement hydropower generation during the dry season.
Deputy Minister Sando noted that the initiative aligns with the government’s broader energy sector strategy, which prioritizes increased generation capacity, improved transmission and distribution networks, and greater private sector participation. “This project demonstrates the government’s commitment to working with credible private partners to deliver sustainable energy solutions for the Liberian people,” he said.
Energy experts have welcomed the deal, describing it as a game changer for Liberia’s energy mix. With hydropower often insufficient during the dry months, thermal power is seen as a critical backup that can ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, reduce blackouts, and support industrial growth.
Meanwhile, the Government of Liberia has dismissed reports of political targeting in the ongoing eviction exercise at Hotel Africa. Deputy Minister Sando clarified that the eviction aims to restore the pre-war status of the iconic facility, which is earmarked for renovation under President Joseph N. Boakai’s mandate to revitalize public infrastructure.
He stressed that the government’s decision is driven by the need to transform Hotel Africa into a functional and economically viable space that will generate employment and attract tourism. “Once renovated, the facility will create jobs for citizens and boost the country’s hospitality sector,” Sando said.
The Hotel Africa project is part of a wider government agenda to rehabilitate key public buildings and revive national assets that have been dormant for decades. The government has assured affected occupants that the process will be handled in accordance with the law and with respect for human rights.
Observers say the twin announcements a major energy agreement and infrastructure restoration efforts signal the Boakai administration’s drive to deliver tangible development results and lay the groundwork for sustained economic growth.