Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Liberia has officially launched its Energy Information System (EIS), a landmark digital platform poised to revolutionize how the nation collects, manages, and utilizes energy data. The launch event, held in Monrovia, was attended by top officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, energy sector heads, and stakeholders from across the industry.
Delivering remarks, Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon. Wilmot Paye, described the EIS as a major step toward strengthening accountability, efficiency, and data-driven policymaking in Liberia’s energy sector. He praised the partnership with ECOWAS, highlighting 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. This platform will ensure decisions are based on reliable, real-time information, paving the way for improved service delivery and transparency,” Minister Paye said.
In his keynote address, ECOWAS Director of Energy & Mines, Mr. 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. He called on all stakeholders to fully embrace the platform, emphasizing 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.
Energy sector leader highlighted 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 marks 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 and 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.