Power mix by fuel (Mauritania)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Mauritania electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
512gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
22.7%low-carbon electricity
22.7%renewables
77.3%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Mauritania
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nouadhibou | Gas | 120 |
| 2 | Guelbs El Rhein | Oil | 67 |
| 3 | Tasiast Mine power plant | Oil | 60 |
| 4 | Nouakchott (Thermal) | Oil | 52 |
| 5 | Nouakchott (Solar) | Solar | 30 |
| 6 | Zouerate | Oil | 14 |
| 7 | Zouerate (Solar) | Solar | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Mauritania?
There are 7 current or operating power-plant records in Mauritania in this open dataset, with about 346 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Mauritania?
Nouadhibou is the largest at about 120 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Mauritania?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (4 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Mauritania's electricity grid?
Mauritania's grid carbon intensity is about 512 gCO₂/kWh, with 22.7% 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)).