Federal Register #2026-08490

MCC Approves Amendment and Additional Funding for Senegal Electricity Compact

This notice announces the approval of the First Amendment to the Millennium Challenge Compact between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Republic of Senegal. - Government Buyer: - Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. government agency - Amendment Details: - Extends the Compact term by six months (total duration now five years and six months) - Provides up to $15.9 million in additional funding from previously appropriated MCC funds - Original Compact value: $550 million - Program Focus: - Modernization of Senegal's electricity sector - Grid expansion - Diversification of generation sources - Leveraging Senegal's oil and gas sector (involving several American firms) - Additional funding allocated for program administration and oversight - Notable Requirements: - Addresses implementation delays to ensure completion of infrastructure projects - Supports post-Compact sustainability and Senegal's gas-to-power strategy - Advances U.S. economic interests in the region - No specific products or services are being procured as part of this notice

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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is publishing a summary, justification, and full text of the proposed First Amendment to the Millennium Challenge Compact between the United States of America and the Republic of Senegal. The amendment proposes to extend the term of the Compact by six months to March 9, 2027, and to provide additional funding up to $15.9 million to cover program administration and oversight costs. The extension is necessary to mitigate implementation delays and complete infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing Senegal's electricity sector, improving reliability, and supporting U.S. economic interests. Representatives of both governments plan to conclude the amendment in late May or early June 2026.

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