1、Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized AcknowledgmentsiAcknowledgmentsThis paper was prepared by a World Bank Energy and Extractives team consisting of Yang Liu,David Loew,Rida Rizvi,Min A Lee,and Jan Kappen.The paper was prep

2、ared as part of a wider analytical program on West African utility performance led by David Loew,under the strategic guidance and direction of Ashish Khanna.The project team is grateful to Nicholas Elms,Mark Moseley,Claire Nicolas,Adam Suski,Stratos Tavoulareas,and Manaf Touati for their technical c

3、ontributions.The financial support of ESMAP is gratefully acknowledged.ESMAP is a partnership between the World Bank and over 20 partners to help low-and middle-income countries reduce poverty and boost growth through sustainable energy solutions.ESMAPs analytical and advisory services are fully int

4、egrated within the World Banks country financing and policy dialogue in the energy sector.Through the World Bank(WB),ESMAP works to accelerate the energy transition required to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7(SDG7)to ensure access to affordable,reliable,sustainable,and modern energy for all.I

5、t helps to shape WB strategies and programs to achieve the WB Climate Change Action Plan targets.Accelerating Liquid Fuel Reduction in West AfricaiiAcknowledgments iAcronyms and Abbreviations iiiPreface ivKey Findings&Recommendations v1.Liquid Fuels in West Africas Current Power Generation Landscape

6、 12.Liquid Fuel Phase-out through Regional Power Trade 52.1 Scenario Analysis for Liquid Fuel Phase-out and Regional Power Trade 62.2 Modeling Results and Policy Implications 73.Developing Domestic Options for Near-term Liquid Fuel Reduction 123.1 Optimization of Existing Grid Assets 133.2 Improved