Clarke Energy has landed a contract with Capraci to deliver a 4 MW natural gas-fuelled trigeneration power plant at its production facility in Abidjan
The project will help improve energy security, lower operating costs and support the long-term environmental objectives of Capraci, one of Côte d'Ivoire's leading pasta manufacturers.
“This project perfectly embodies our mission: supporting African industries with high-performance, reliable and sustainable energy solutions,” said Jacques Soulayrac, managing director France & Africa at Clarke Energy.
“We are not simply delivering a power plant; we are providing a long-term competitiveness lever.”
The trigeneration facility will be powered by INNIO's Jenbacher gas engines, with Clarke Energy to design and deliver the balance of plant.
The new system is engineered to generate electricity, heat and cooling from a single fuel source, enabling Capraci to significantly improve overall energy performance.
A high-efficiency exhaust heat recovery system will produce 130°C superheated water used directly in pasta processing, while an absorption chiller will provide 11°C chilled water for on–site cooling.
Together, these integrated functions will help streamline production, reduce emissions and improve the plant's energy footprint.
After installation, Clarke Energy will operate and maintain the equipment under a long-term service agreement, ensuring continuous performance, high availability and sustained technical support.
“This partnership is part of a long-term vision,” added Soulayrac. “Our objective is to ensure operational reliability and long-term peace of mind for Capraci.”
Capraci's investment forms part of a broader drive to modernise industrial infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire and further strengthens Clarke Energy's role as a trusted partner for high-efficiency energy solutions across West Africa.
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Clarke Energy to supply 4MW trigeneration plant powered by INNIO’s Jenbacher gas engines (Image source: Clarke Energy)
