Power mix by fuel (Niger)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Niger electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
674gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
3.2%low-carbon electricity
3.2%renewables
96.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Niger
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorou Banda power plant | Oil | 100 |
| 2 | Keita power station | Coal | 100 |
| 3 | Soraz | Oil | 54 |
| 4 | Anou Araren Mine | Coal | 38 |
| 5 | Badaguichiri Cement Plant power station | Coal | 30 |
| 6 | Niamey | Oil | 28 |
| 7 | Goudel | Oil | 15 |
| 8 | Arlit Mine | Oil | 14 |
| 9 | D'akouta Mine | Oil | 12 |
| 10 | Malbaza | Solar | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Niger?
There are 10 current or operating power-plant records in Niger in this open dataset, with about 396 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Niger?
Gorou Banda power plant is the largest at about 100 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Niger?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (6 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Niger's electricity grid?
Niger's grid carbon intensity is about 674 gCO₂/kWh, with 3.2% 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)).