Power mix by fuel (Mali)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Mali electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
539gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
19.5%low-carbon electricity
19.5%renewables
80.5%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Mali
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manantali Hydroelectric Power Plant Mali | Hydro | 200 |
| 2 | Sirakoro power station | Oil | 100 |
| 3 | Kayes power station | Oil | 90 |
| 4 | Kalabancoro power station | Gas | 65 |
| 5 | Fekola Mine power station | Oil | 64 |
| 6 | Felou Hydroelectric Power Plant Mali | Hydro | 62 |
| 7 | Selingue Hydroelectric Power Plant Mali | Hydro | 48 |
| 8 | Sotuba Hydroelectric Power Plant Mali | Hydro | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Mali?
There are 8 current or operating power-plant records in Mali in this open dataset, with about 634 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Mali?
Manantali Hydroelectric Power Plant Mali is the largest at about 200 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Mali?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (4 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Mali's electricity grid?
Mali's grid carbon intensity is about 539 gCO₂/kWh, with 19.5% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).