Albatros Energy Mali S.A (AEM) independent power project is a 90 megawatt (MW) heavy fuel oil thermal power station built in Kayes,Mali. t is Mali’s first IPP to feed into the national grid. The power station consists of 6 Caterpillar diesel reciprocating engines. The project achieved financial close in June 2017. Construction commenced in July 2017, and was commissioned in October 31st 2018, ahead of schedule. Albatros Energy Mali S.A. received 3 Awards in 2018 (African Utility Week, African Investor and Private Equity Africa) for its groundbreaking development and financing efforts.