Liberia, ECOWAS Launch Energy Information System Database
By O’Neill A. Philips
Liberia and the Economic Community of West States (ECOWAS) have officially launched the Energy Information System (EIS) for Liberia. It is a modern digital platform initiative to revolutionize data collection, utilization and management in the energy sector of the country.
The launch of the EIS was held on July 4, 2025 in Monrovia, and witnessed by top officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, energy sector heads, and stakeholders from across the industry.
Mines and Energy Minister, Wilmot Paye who launched the program on behalf of the Government of Liberia, described the EIS as a major step toward strengthening accountability, efficiency, and data-driven policymaking in Liberia’s energy sector.
Minister Paye praised the partnership with ECOWAS and highlighted that the platform will enable Liberia to better monitor energy supply and consumption patterns, support planning, and drive sustainable energy development.
“Today’s launch signals a bold commitment to modernizing our energy sector,” Minister Paye said. “This platform will ensure decisions are based on reliable, real-time information, paving the way for improved service delivery and transparency,” he added.
In response, ECOWAS Director of Energy and Mines, Bayaornibè Dabiré, reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to supporting Liberia in operationalizing the EIS, noting that the system will empower the country to achieve greater transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in energy management.
The ECOWAS EIS representative urged stakeholders to fully embrace the platform, and emphasized that “information is power—but only when it is shared, trusted, and used wisely.”
The event featured technical demonstrations of the EIS platform’s capabilities, showcasing how it provides comprehensive, real-time data across the entire energy value chain, from generation and transmission to distribution and consumption.
Sector heads, including representatives from Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), the Liberia Energy Regulatory Commission (LERC) the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) lauded the initiative and pledged their institutions’ support to ensure the platform’s success.
They expressed optimism that the system would enable better integration of renewable energy sources, smarter demand-side management, and improved monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with Liberia’s climate and sustainability goals.
The launch marked the culmination of months of intensive collaboration between the Ministry of Mines and Energy, ECOWAS, and key stakeholders.
Participants underscored that the EIS is not an endpoint but a starting point, with ongoing commitment needed to keep the platform up- to- date and ensure its impact reaches all Liberians.
As the event concluded, both the Ministry of Mines and Energy and other energy sector institutions pledged to leverage the EIS to strengthen planning, attract investment, and improve service delivery, setting Liberia firmly on the path to a more reliable, equitable, and sustainable energy future.
In line with commendations, the Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC), Augustus V. Goanue has hailed the launch of the Energy Information System (EIS) data for the energy sector of Liberia.
Managing Director Goanue said the initiative represents a substantial milestone in Liberia’s efforts to generate and digitize energy statistics, which is a key pillar for informed decision-making.
He made the statement during the official launch of the Liberia Energy Information System (EIS).
Goanue said once the program is fully operational, the EIS-Liberia will greatly improve data gathering, accuracy, reliability, and accessibility.
“The digitization of data collection and dissemination processes will not only enhance transparency, but also strengthen the integrity of sector information, ensuring policymakers, investors, and development partners have access to credible, real-time statistics to guide interventions in Liberia,” he noted.
He said to support the success of the program; the LERC will roll out updated reporting templates tailored to capture critical data that reflect best practice in the electricity sector, including ECOWAS Commission requirements through the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA).
The LERC MD noted that it was beneficial in getting some of the service providers to actively participate in the training session that preceded the launch, and by equipping them with the knowledge required for timely data collection to facilitate timely reporting within the energy sector, especially the electricity sector.
He emphasized that Liberia has been ranked among the top performing countries in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI).
“This recognition highlights the Liberia’s progress in regulatory reforms with respect to governance, substance, and outcomes, and a commitment to building a reliable and efficient electricity sector,” he noted.
According to him, the entity remains committed to leading the new transformation, ensuring that Liberia’s electricity sector is liberalized to attract private investments to ensure the supply of sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy services to the people of Liberia and the sub-region.
Goanue also expressed appreciation to the ECOWAS Commission and the Ministry of Mines and Energy for their investment in the Liberia Energy Information System (EIS-Liberia).