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Independent producers
Concession required for thermal electricity projects with an installed capacity above 250 kW, or for any hydroelectric installation( no maximum installed capacity threshold identified). 8 This regime also covers the establishment and operation of all transport facilities, as well as the establishment and operation of distribution facilities whenever these require medium-voltage installations.
The texts do not explicitly cover other type of installations, but in practice they cover all types of installations including renewable energy facilities.
Authorisation is required to set up and operate low-voltage distribution installations. A licence is required for the establishment and operation of all transmission facilities and for the establishment and operation of medium-voltage distribution facilities.
Concessions granted by the Minister for energy following an invitation to tender.
Authorisations granted by the Minister for energy upon application by any interested party.
Electricity Code
Decree No. 00-184 / p-rm of 14 April 2000
Directive No. 15-001 / C- CREE
Decree No. 00-185 / P-RM of 14 April 2000- CREE
Law No. 2016- 061 of 30 December 2016 relative aux partenariats public-privé au Mali
Decree No. 2017-0057 / P-RM of 9 February 2017 déterminant les modalités d ' application de la loi relative aux partenariats public-privé au Mali
Decree No. 2015-0604 / P-RM of 25 September 2015 portant Code des marchés publics et des délégations de service public
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“ Eligible clients” are defined as a category of distributors and users authorised to sign electricity supply agreements directly with producers or suppliers; however the term is not used in Ordinance No. 00- 019 / p-rm of 15 March 2000.
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