On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia, the Office of the Special Envoy for U.S. Trade & Investment was honored to host and facilitate the official country visit of a high-level delegation from Tarpeh Global Initiative (TGI), led by Chairman & CEO Mr. James Tarpeh.

The purpose of this mission was to advance strategic discussions surrounding TGI’s flagship infrastructure initiative: the development of a 300-megawatt power plant and a complementary liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility. This project is envisioned to be a transformative solution to mitigate Liberia’s longstanding energy deficits, while simultaneously catalyzing industrial growth, job creation, and regional energy security.

The TGI delegation engaged in a series of technical consultations and site reconnaissance visits with:

• Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC)
• TRANSCO-CLSG (Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia–Sierra Leone–Guinea Interconnection)

These sessions provided the technical groundwork and due diligence required to accelerate the pre-development phase of the proposed power infrastructure.

The mission was further elevated by high-level engagements with:

• H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.
• Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Sara Beysolow Nyanti

These meetings emphasized the Government of Liberia’s unwavering commitment to energy expansion, investment facilitation, and cross-border public-private partnerships. Discussions covered land acquisition, regulatory pathways, local capacity building, and broader U.S.–Liberia economic cooperation.

“This is a powerful step forward in Liberia’s journey toward energy security and industrial revitalization,” said Hon. Isaac Taggart, Jr., Special Envoy for U.S. Trade & Investment. “TGI’s vision and investment in Liberia’s energy infrastructure will unlock new economic possibilities, reduce reliance on expensive diesel generation, and send a strong signal to international investors.”