Mali’s hydrocarbon distribution landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the announcement that NDC Energie has taken control of approximately 80 service stations across the country.
This network, once the cornerstone of TotalEnergies’ 25-year presence in Mali, has changed hands for the second time in just over a year, marking a major consolidation for domestic energy players.
In January 2025, TotalEnergies exited the Malian market, selling its extensive assets—which account for an estimated 25% to 30% of the national fuel network—to the Beninese firm Coly Energy. In this latest development, NDC Energie, a subsidiary of the Niangadou Distribution Company founded in 2015, has acquired these assets from the Beninese group for an undisclosed sum.
Prior to this landmark acquisition, NDC Energie operated a modest network of four stations in Bamako but was already a dominant force in the logistics sector. The company manages a fleet of over 200 tanker trucks and serves as a primary fuel importer for mining companies and the state-owned utility, Energie du Mali (EDM-SA). By integrating these 80 new locations, NDC Energie has effectively moved from being a logistics-heavy importer to becoming one of the largest retail distributors in the nation.
The timing of this takeover is particularly notable as Mali recovers from a severe fuel supply crisis that began in late 2025. The crisis, driven by insecurity along the vital transport corridors connecting Bamako to the ports of Dakar and Abidjan, appears to be easing. Malian authorities have reported a gradual stabilization of supply chains since the start of 2026, providing a more favorable environment for NDC Energie to begin its expanded operations and secure the employment of the approximately 1,100 people associated with the network.
AP