COMMUNAUTE ELECRTICITE DU BENIN

What COMMUNAUTE ELECRTICITE DU BENIN does

Communauté Electrique du Bénin (CEB) is a binational public international organization established on July 27, 1968, by an international agreement between the Republic of Benin and the Republic of Togo, founded at the initiative of Presidents Mathieu Kérékou and Gnassingbé Eyadema. Headquartered in Lomé, Togo, CEB is jointly owned and governed by both states through the Haut Conseil Interétatique (HCIE) and the Haute Autorité, with dual operations offices in Cotonou and a vocational training center (CFPP) in Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

CEB's core business is the operation and management of the Benin-Togo interconnected electricity transmission grid, comprising 1,763 km-circuits of high-voltage 161 kV and 330 kV transmission lines and 39 transformation substations. It also generates electricity through the 65 MW Nangbéto hydroelectric dam on the Mono River (commissioned 1987, rehabilitated 2025) and two 20 MW thermal gas turbines installed in each country (40 MW total). Following a Summit of Heads of State decision in November 2018, CEB was transformed effective January 2019 into a focused network transport manager, withdrawing from the electricity importation mission while retaining its generation assets.

Revenue is generated through regulated framework agreements under which CEB provides wholesale transmission services and bulk generation to the national distribution utilities SBEE (Société Béninoise d'Énergie Électrique) in Benin and CEET (Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo) in Togo; these utilities then distribute to end consumers across both countries. CEB also serves as delegated project owner for anchor infrastructure such as the dedicated 63 kV supply to the Port Autonome de Cotonou, and participates in West African Power Pool (WAPP) regional interconnection initiatives. The organization operates under an Integrated Management System certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and financial information is not publicly disclosed. The current headcount is 18 employees.

Name

COMMUNAUTE ELECRTICITE DU BENIN

Legal name

Communauté Électrique du Benin (CEB)

Website

https://cebnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Communauté Electrique du Bénin (CEB) is a binational public international organization jointly owned by Benin and Togo that manages their interconnected high-voltage electricity transmission grid and generates power via the Nangbéto hydroelectric dam and gas turbines, serving national utilities SBEE and CEET.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Transmission and Generation

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA), Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE), Electrical BOP & Collection Systems (MV/HV Cabling, Switchgear, Protection, Grounding) (EUAMAFAD)

Keywords

• Electricity transmission services
• High-voltage power grid
• Hydroelectric power generation
• Public utility infrastructure
• Binational energy management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lomé

HQ country

Togo

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grid Transmission Services: CEB operates as a public international organization providing electricity transmission services to the governments and populations of Benin and Togo through its interconnected grid infrastructure
2. Electricity Production: Generation and sale of electricity from the Nangbéto hydroelectric dam (65 MW) and gas turbines (40 MW total)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CEB operates the binational interconnected high-voltage electricity grid between Benin and Togo, transporting bulk power across 1763 km-circuits of transmission lines and 39 transformation substations. It also generates electricity through the 65 MW Nangbéto hydroelectric dam and two 20 MW gas turbines, supplying this power to the national distribution utilities SBEE (Benin) and CEET (Togo) under regulated intergovernmental agreements.

Product overview

CEB operates as a unified electricity transmission and generation system for Benin and Togo. The core offering is the high-voltage transmission network (1763 km-circuits, 39 substations) that transports electricity across both countries. Generation capacity comes from the 65 MW Nangbéto hydroelectric dam and two 20 MW gas turbines. The CFPP training center supports workforce development for the regional electricity sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport d'énergie électrique (Electricity Transmission) Bulk high-voltage electricity transmission across 161 kV and 330 kV interconnected lines spanning Benin and Togo; service provided to the national distribution utilities SBEE (Benin) and CEET (Togo).
• Centrale Hydroélectrique de Nangbéto 65 MW hydroelectric power generation facility on the Mono River serving both Benin and Togo; rehabilitation works inaugurated December 12, 2025 at a cost of 39 million euros financed by KfW.
• Turbines à Gaz (TAG)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% coverage of electricity transmission infrastructure on both state territories by 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, strategic, core and minor.

• VINCI ENERGIES BENINmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2023Signed Memorandum of Understanding to develop cooperation in electricity transport activities, construction, operation and maintenance of transmission, production and distribution infrastructure on basis of equality and mutual interest.
• SONELGAZ (Société Algérienne de l'Électricité et du Gaz)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2023Algerian electricity and gas company. Exploring bilateral cooperation opportunities including technical assistance for CEB's gas turbines and staff training. SONELGAZ team conducted diagnostic on CEB's TAGs.
• SBEE (Société Béninoise d'Énergie Électrique)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational electricity distribution company in Benin. CEB provides transmission services and hydroelectric power to SBEE for distribution to end consumers throughout Benin.
• CEET (Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational electricity distribution company in Togo. CEB provides transmission services and power to CEET for distribution to end consumers throughout Togo.
• VOITH HYDROcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering company specialized in hydroelectric power solutions. Awarded contract for rehabilitation of Nangbéto hydroelectric plant including supply, installation, and maintenance of turbine and generator equipment.
• WAPP (West African Power Pool)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization for electricity exchange in West Africa. CEB participates in regional interconnection projects including 330 kV Volta-Davié-Sakété line connecting Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
• Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBenin's autonomous port authority. CEB acts as delegated project owner (Maîtrise d'Ouvrage Déléguée) for electricity supply project to the port via dedicated 63 kV high voltage connection.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SONELGAZ (Société Algérienne de l'Électricité et du Gaz): SONELGAZ is Algeria's vertically integrated state utility operating generation, transmission, and distribution at national scale. Already a strategic partner of CEB (2023 MoU); comparable as a state-owned North African utility engaged in cross-border power cooperation.
• Volta River Authority (VRA): VRA is Ghana's state-owned integrated power utility operating the Akosombo hydroelectric dam and transmission infrastructure. Directly comparable to CEB as a national hydropower-and-transmission utility in the same West African power pool region.
• Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN): TCN is Nigeria's independent national transmission system operator. Comparable as a state-mandated transmission utility focused on high-voltage grid operations in West Africa, though materially larger in scale than CEB.
• SENELEC (Société Nationale d'Électricité du Sénégal): SENELEC is Senegal's vertically integrated national electricity utility. Comparable as a state-owned West African utility engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution, though operating in a single national jurisdiction rather than across two.

Regional players

• ENEO Cameroon: ENEO is Cameroon's privatized national electricity operator under concession. Comparable as a regional African utility integrating generation and transmission across a national grid, though operating in Central Africa rather than West Africa.

Direct peers

• CI-Énergies (Côte d'Ivoire Energies): CI-Énergies is Côte d'Ivoire's state electricity asset-holding and oversight entity, active in the same WAPP regional power pool. Comparable as a West African state utility coordinating generation, transmission, and regional interconnection.
• West African Power Pool (WAPP): WAPP is the regional intergovernmental organization coordinating electricity exchange across West Africa, with CEB as an active member. Both operate at the cross-border transmission layer in West Africa and share the same mandate of regional power integration, making WAPP the closest functional peer.
• SONABEL (Société Nationale d'Électricité du Burkina Faso): SONABEL is Burkina Faso's national electricity utility, participating in the same WAPP regional interconnection as CEB. Comparable in scale, mandate, and West African utility operating context.
• SOMELEC (Société Mauritanienne d'Électricité): SOMELEC is Mauritania's national electricity utility with generation and transmission operations. Comparable as a smaller-scale West African state utility serving both generation and grid management functions.
• EDM-SA (Énergie du Mali): EDM-SA is Mali's national electricity utility and WAPP participant. Comparable to CEB as a West African state utility focused on generation and transmission within the regional power pool framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ceb.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/communaute-elecrticite-du-benin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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