Technip Energies has been awarded two front-end engineering design (FEED) contracts by Société Gabonaise de Raffinage (Sogara) for its refinery in Port-Gentil, Gabon
The FEED scope covers both the revamp and the expansion of the existing refinery.
"We are pleased to have been entrusted by Sogara with these two contracts, which reflect our recognised expertise in both brownfield optimisation and complex greenfield project development,” said Loïc Chapuis, president project delivery & services at Technip Energies.
The first contract covers the FEED for debottlenecking Sogara’s existing refinery.
It targets key process units and includes a new kerosene sweetening unit and four new storage facilities.
Technip Energies will ensure full process integration across existing and new units.
The second contract covers the FEED for a new, modularised hydrocracker complex designed to significantly expand refining capacity.
The scope also includes various infrastructure works, including a new marine jetty and offloading facility.
Chapuis said that Technip Energies will leverage its engineering and integration know-how into the projects, including its proprietary Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) technology for hydrogen production.
“The new hydrocracker complex demonstrates our ability to combine engineering excellence, technology integration, and our proprietary SMR hydrogen technology to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions,” Chapuis added.
Both projects are designed to meet Africa 5 fuel quality standards – the continent’s most stringent specifications for sulphur content in transportation fuels – supporting a meaningful reduction in sulphur emissions and improved air quality for local communities.
They will also support Gabon’s economic development and local employment.
“This award reinforces our commitment to modernising refining infrastructure across Africa and creating lasting value for our clients and local communities,” said Chapuis.
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