On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Minister of Mines, of Petroleum and Energy has proceeded in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, at the launch of a platform digitized for the request for a certificate of exemption from tax on value added (VAT), stock exchange tax (TOB) as well as customs duties and taxes applicable to energy equipment renewables.

During the launch ceremony, the Director General of Energy, Ehouman Kalifa, conveyed warm greetings from the member of the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly , to the participants, while stressing the strategic importance of this reform. This initiation is fully in line with the dynamic of modernization of the Ivorian public administration and in the acceleration of energy transition national, according to Ehouman Kalifa. For the latter, Côte d'Ivoire is committed resolutely in the fight against climate change and the promotion of a sustainable development.

The country aims to increase the share of energies renewable to 45% of the electricity mix by 2030, while strengthening energy efficiency. To achieve these goals, it is essential to create an incentive, attractive and secure environment for investors and economic operators in the sector.

The digitized platform is thus a major advance in the digital transformation of the energy administration. It has several essential objectives: simplify administrative procedures, reduce processing times for requests, strengthen the transparency and traceability of procedures, secure the examination of cases and sustainably improve the business climate.