SOMELEC
1 articleSOMELEC is Mauritania’s public electricity utility, responsible for major parts of generation, transmission and distribution across the national power system. Coverage follows grid expansion, generation assets, renewable integration, urban electricity supply and infrastructure extending access beyond the main centers. The tag concerns SOMELEC as a utility operator, keeping it distinct from energy ministries, independent projects and electricity policy as a broader theme.
Mauritania Races to Restore Power After Nouakchott Substation Fire
A major fire at the eastern substation in Nouakchott caused widespread power outages, prompting Mauritania's energy ministry and SOMELEC to launch urgent repairs and reroute electricity to affected districts. Full restoration remains underway.