Public Utilities Corporation: Powering Seychelles’ future
The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) is responsible for electricity, water and sewerage services across Seychelles. As the sole national utility provider, the company has built its reputation on service reliability and operational resilience, becoming crucial to local development. "My strategic focus has evolved from stabilising operations in the post-pandemic period to positioning PUC as a…
The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in Seychelles manages the country's electricity, water, and sewerage services. As the nation's only utility provider, PUC has earned a reputation for reliable service and operational resilience, making it a vital component of local development. CEO Joel Valmont emphasized the company's strategic shift from post-pandemic stabilization to becoming a resilient, future-ready utility.
With electricity demand projected to expand by 3% to 4% annually, PUC has structured its investment sequence to bolster energy security. The corporation has implemented a bridging solution, adding 4 MW of capacity, and secured firm generation capacity of 16 MW for Mahé and 8 MW for Praslin.
To ensure financial sustainability and maintain service reliability, PUC is adjusting tariffs across electricity, water, and sewerage services. Valmont highlighted that PUC is a reliable infrastructure partner, delivering bankable projects.
Recently, PUC secured its first power purchase agreement for a 6 MW floating solar project, slated for commissioning this year. The company remains committed to the transition agenda and sees substantial potential for collaboration with UAE partners in renewables and grid modernisation. Seychelles provides an appealing investment environment, according to Valmont.
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