In 1997, the Heads of State and Government gave new impetus to the organization by deciding the creation of the Manantali Energy Management Agency (SOGEM).

SOGEM is created in the form of a public company, the capital of which is held in one third by the Member States of OMVS.

It is responsible for the operation, maintenance and renewal of the common works intended for the production and transport of electrical energy mentioned by the Member States :

• The Manantali dam;
• The hydroelectric plant and the control center;
• Transport lines and posts;
• Annex works and Accessories works to works;

In addition, OMVS may entrust SOGEM with the operation, maintenance and renewal of other joint works when they are linked to the production and transport of energy.

SOGEM, within the framework of the missions assigned to it, is responsible in particular for the following functions and tasks:

• Project management of all installations
• Subject mastery;
• Programming of investments, renewals and implementation studies;
• Reception of installations (investments and renewals)
• Funding research and implementation,
• Staff training