Wartsila Corporation Signs 5-Year O&M Agreement with Boto SA for Captive Power Plant in Senegal

Strategic Insights -

Wartsila Corporation, a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, has entered a five-year Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Boto SA, a subsidiary of Moroccan mining group Managem, for a 23 MW captive power plant at the Boto Gold Project in eastern Senegal. This project represents a development in support of Senegal's rapidly expanding mining and energy sector, and aligns with the transition towards a more sustainable energy mix.

Key Takeaways:

  • The power plant, designed to support gold mining operations in a remote, off-grid location, includes six Wartsila 32 engines (2.7 MW each) and four high-speed diesel generators (1.5 MW each).
  • The O&M agreement includes operating and maintaining the engines, advanced AI-powered anomaly detection, and remote operational support, ensuring peak performance, optimised fuel use, and minimal downtime.
  • The contract supports local employment in the Kédougou region through the engagement of local personnel and aligns with Senegal's national goals of industrial growth and energy independence, especially in strategic sectors like mining.
  • Wartsila Energy is committed to delivering resilient, cost-efficient energy to Africa's mining sector and supports Senegal's broader push toward renewable energy and sustainable industrialisation.
  • The project demonstrates Wartsila Energy's understanding of Senegal's energy landscape and its ability to operate in alignment with the country's industrial growth and energy independence goals.

Statistics:

  • 5-year O&M agreement with Boto SA for a 23 MW captive power plant
  • 6 Wartsila 32 engines (2.7 MW each) and 4 high-speed diesel generators (1.5 MW each) to support gold mining operations
  • Expected local employment in the Kédougou region through the engagement of local personnel
  • 79 GW of delivered power plant capacity and over 130 energy storage systems in 180 countries worldwide
  • Over 30% of Wartsila Energy's operating installed base is under service agreements
  • Wartsila Corporation's net sales in 2024 totalled EUR 6.4 billion

Sources:

  • Wartsila Corporation Press Release, September 19, 2025
  • Wartsila Corporation's Order Intake in Q2 2025
  • Managem Group (Driss Mounji, Chief International Operations Officer)
  • Wartsila Energy (Marc Thiriet, Energy Business Director, Africa)