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The General Manager of TRANSCO CLSG, Mr. Etienne Bailly, participated in the prestigious CIGRE Session 2026, held from 23 to 28 August 2026 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. The event brought together global leaders, experts, engineers, and decision-makers to discuss the future of power systems, grid modernization, and the energy transition.
Representing TRANSCO CLSG, Mr. Bailly showcased the company’s achievements, challenges, and ongoing efforts to strengthen regional transmission infrastructure across the Mano River Union countries. He emphasized the critical role of the TRANSCO CLSG in enhancing regional energy security, expanding electricity access, and supporting sustainable economic growth in West Africa.
During the session, Mr. Bailly engaged with industry experts, utility executives, policymakers, researchers, representatives of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), and technology providers from around the world. These exchanges provided valuable opportunities to share experiences, explore innovative technologies, strengthen strategic partnerships, and identify best practices that can further support the development and modernization of regional electricity networks.
Widely regarded as the world’s leading event for power systems and energy transition, the CIGRE Session serves as a premier platform for technical dialogue, innovation, and international collaboration. The 2026 edition attracted approximately 9,000 participants from more than 100 countries and featured over 800 technical papers, study committee meetings, workshops, panel discussions, and technical exhibitions covering the entire electricity value chain.
As the global energy sector continues to evolve, TRANSCO CLSG’s participation in CIGRE Session 2026 reflects the company’s commitment to embracing international best practices, promoting regional integration, and contributing to the development of reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems across West Africa.
Through its active engagement at the event, TRANSCO CLSG reaffirmed its dedication to advancing regional cooperation and supporting efforts to deliver lasting social and economic benefits to the people of Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
