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WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§44 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The Ministry of Energy is responsible for oversight of the sector. However, other ministries retain responsibility over some specific issues. For instance, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security is in charge of issues related to bioenergy and crop-related energy, and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, through its Petroleum Regulatory Agency, deals with the marketing and sales of petroleum products.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§47 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Energy |
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Petroleum resources are the property of the State. The Act provides for three types of access rights: a reconnaissance permit, a petroleum licence, and a permit for laying and operating pipelines (Table 4.2). The application process for any petroleum right includes a prequalification stage where applicants are required to obtain the status of qualified operator or applicant. The status is granted by the Petroleum Directorate upon application and payment of a fee. Criteria used in assessing applications include: the technical ability of the applicant to operate in deep waters; its financial ability to undertake capital-intensive ventures; and its sense of environmental responsibility, and corporate social responsibility.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§58 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The installed capacity of the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC), the public utility company, comprises a thermal oil plant of 37 MW and six hydropower plants with combined capacity of 56.75 MW. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§60 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Energy |
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Energy supply is one of the major constraints to private sector development. Anticipating increased demand from the mining sector, the Government's objective is to boost installed capacity to 1,000 MW by 2018. The Government is planning to involve mining companies in the sector, through public-private partnerships. One such partnership is Addax Biotechnology's Makeni Project, consisting of a sugarcane plantation, an ethanol refinery, and a biomass power plant. Upon completion, the company is expected to provide up to 15 MW annually to the national grid. In June 2013, the Parliament approved a power purchase agreement with Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Africa Sierra Leone Ltd. The agreement involves the development and operation of a 128 MW thermal power plant.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§61 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Launched in April 2010, the National Energy Policy aims at providing access to electricity to 35% of the population by 2015, and universal access by 2030. Achievements include the construction of several hydropower stations (Charlotte, Banksoka, Makali and Bumbuna II) as well as the installation of thermal plants in Lungi, Bo and Kono.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§62 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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Other measures |
Energy |
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Sierra Leone is a pilot country in the UN Sustainable Energy for All (SEFA) initiative.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§64 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The Act imposes a licensing requirement for the sale, provision, and supply of electricity and water services, and the installation or operation of any related facilities. Licences are issued by the EWRC. Eligibility is restricted to nationals, partnerships of nationals, and companies incorporated or registered in Sierra Leone. The Act allows independent power producers to construct generating stations, including hydro-electric schemes, and to own and operate transmission facilities. However, they are required to sell their production to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§66 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The EGTC (Electricity Generation and Transmission Company)'s capacity was boosted in 2009 with the entry into operation of the Bumbuna hydropower plant (Bumbuna I). The plant generates around 50 MW during rainy seasons. Additional investments are expected to boost its capacity to 300 MW by 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§68 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Sierra Leone is part of the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP), launched by ECOWAS Heads of State in 1999 to integrate the operations of national power systems into a unified regional electricity market, thereby providing a stable and reliable electricity supply. With funding from several sources, the WAPP launched an interconnection project in 2014 that involves the construction of 1,411 km of high voltage transmission line between Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea (through Liberia and Sierra Leone). The project includes the electrification of communities along the transmission line. The project will allow the provision of a minimum of 83 MW by Côte d'Ivoire to the three other countries, and better use of existing hydropower resources in these countries. The Sierra Leone section comprises the construction of 530 km of transmission lines and of 5 substations. Construction work is yet to begin.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§73 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Development of the mining sector was identified as a fundamental pillar for the promotion of sustainable economic growth in the Agenda for Prosperity. The Government's main priorities in the sector are to ensure that mineral resources support economic and social development in a sustainable manner, and to increase transparency and accountability. In line with these priorities, it adopted a new Mines and Minerals Act in 2009. The Act established the Minerals Advisory Board to monitor the implementation of minerals-related polices, advise and make recommendations to the authorities, and formulate recommendations on minerals-related policies. The Board comprises representatives from the Ministry, local governments, the mining industry, and civil society.
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