Energy

Tapping into the power of flared gas (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Capstone Energy+, Inc. is to provide a C600 Signature Series microturbine to oil operator Maurel & Prom for its flare gas valorisation project at an onshore field in Gabon

The microturbine will convert associated gas into reliable on-site power at the remote onshore platform under a 36-month lease agreement.

Capstone Energy+ is a leading provider of behind-the-meter clean microturbine energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses, as well as solutions designed for emerging data centre applications.

For nearly four decades, it has delivered proven energy solutions that allow firms to operate with certainty in an increasingly constrained and unpredictable power environment.

The Gabon project will support Maurel & Prom’s flare gas valorisation efforts, in which gas that would otherwise be wasted is recovered and converted into a useful form of energy.

The microturbine will operate on recovered associated gas to provide electricity for other platform operations, with commissioning expected in November 2026.

Structured under Capstone’s Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) business model, Capstone is providing the C600S through its ‘Lease-to-Own’ (LTO) offering, enabling Maurel & Prom to leverage an operating expense-based solution while preserving capital flexibility.

“For operators like Maurel & Prom, flare gas valorisation solves two problems at once: it eliminates a meaningful source of emissions and generates the reliable power that remote operations depend on,” said Vince Canino, president and CEO of Capstone Energy+.

“Converting fuel that would otherwise be wasted into dependable on-site electricity, in a tropical environment far from any grid, is exactly the kind of application our technology was built for.”

Across Africa, associated gas has commonly been flared where no capture infrastructure exists, representing both a significant emissions source and wasted energy value.

The microturbines convert any waste gas into productive on-site power without requiring pipeline connectivity or major infrastructure investment.

Capstone’s microturbine platform is engineered for reliable, continuous operation on variable-composition fuel streams, including associated gas.

Its single-moving-part, air-bearing design requires no oil, no coolant, and fewer service interventions than conventional reciprocating engines, a key advantage for remote sites where conditions add logistical complexity.

“Turning gas that would otherwise be flared into reliable on-site power supports both our environmental goals and the energy needs for our operations in Gabon,” said Ibrahim Ben Ameur, lead process engineer, Maurel & Prom.

The project marks Capstone’s continued expansion in the African upstream energy sector.

Built on its core 30kW, 65kW, and 200kW microturbine platforms, its scalable multi-megawatt solutions are designed for rapid deployment, continuous operation and simplified maintenance.

It also serves other critical industries including data centres, hospitals, agriculture and industrial facilities where uptime and energy certainty are essential.

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Everllence’s 175D GenSet delivers 3 MVA of dependable standby power in a compact design for modern data centres (Image source: Everllence)

Everllence — formerly MAN Energy Solutions — has unveiled its new 175D genset for data centre applications

Designed for reliable backup power for digital infrastructure, the 175D high-speed engine stationary genset has been tailored for the growth of the data centre market across the world.

“Demand for data centres is rising rapidly, driven in particular by the growing use of AI, which increases the need for a reliable power supply,” said Alexander Stöckler, head of power segment at Everllence.

“The 175D GenSet delivers this reliability based on our proven in-house high‑speed engine of the same name.”

Made in Europe, the engine delivers 2.4 MWe (3 MVA) of standby power and is engineered for fast, stable load-acceptance in accordance with international standard ISO 8528‑5.

As a European OEM, Everllence operates an integrated engine-production system with the 175D manufactured in both Germany and Denmark. The company produces key components in-house, including the engine block, turbochargers and cylinder heads.

In addition, the SaCoS 5000 engine control system, developed by Everllence, is designed to ensure the highest cybersecurity standards.

“With more than 37 GW of installed power-plant capacity worldwide, we are a long‑standing and reliable partner to the energy sector,” said Marius Zasche, global business development, highspeed, Everllence.

“Everllence is the only supplier that provides data centre operators with both medium‑speed engines for primary power supply and high‑speed units for backup.”

At the same time, customers also benefit from a global service network. More than 140 Everllence PrimeServ locations offer rapid support, spare parts and predictive maintenance, ensuring the engines’ long‑term operational reliability.

The standardised 175D genset, which can be flexibly integrated into containerised solutions, is designed for a grid frequency of 50 Hz and features a compact design with high power-density. The robust design and electrically powered cooling systems ensure reliable and long-lasting operation even under varying environmental conditions.

The new genset also supports alternative fuels, being HVO‑capable and methanol‑ready, making it suitable for operators seeking to eventually decarbonise their power supply.

“The 175D genset technical platform is based on more than 15 years of experience in high‑speed engine development,” said Tobias Kappelmann-Münch, senior product manager, highspeed, and project manager, data centre, Everllence.

“We are now expanding the range of applications of this proven technology to data centre operations.”

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Powering Africa's next data centre generation

Master Power Technologies (MPT) has strengthened its presence in Africa's fast-growing data centre market with the opening of a new Customer Experience Centre and regional headquarters in Midrand, South Africa

The new facility reflects the company's continued investment in critical power and digital infrastructure, providing a dedicated space where customers, partners and engineers can experience, test and develop technologies designed for modern data centres.

Established in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has evolved from a specialist uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provider into a pan-African engineering company delivering turnkey critical power and data centre solutions across Africa and the Middle East. Its portfolio includes products designed, manufactured and assembled under the company's SURE and AIVA brands, specifically engineered to meet the operational demands of African environments.

Located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, the 6,000m² Midrand campus will serve as MPT's African headquarters and accommodate around 200 employees. Its proximity to major data centre developments provides convenient access for customers and industry partners.

A key feature of the investment is the R50mn Customer Experience Centre, which enables visitors to evaluate MPT's technologies in a practical environment. The facility houses a 2MVA UPS testing platform alongside a 400kW cooling systems testing centre, described as the continent's most comprehensive installation of its kind.

The testing facilities are designed to validate system performance against European certification standards, reinforcing MPT's commitment to quality and energy efficiency. In 2025, the company became the first African organisation to be certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres.

"The Experience Centre represents a new chapter for Master Power Technologies. It's about creating a space where customers can engage with our technology, see it in action, and understand the depth of our capabilities," commented managing director and founder of MPT Menno Parsons.

"This centre will be the most impressive UPS and cooling training facility in Africa, allowing our clients to touch, feel, and work with real systems in a way that has never been possible before."

The new centre also demonstrates the company's commitment to local engineering and manufacturing. MPT assembles complete modular data centre and energy centre solutions within Africa, reducing logistics risks while supporting regional supply chains and delivering solutions tailored to local operating conditions.

In addition to product demonstrations, the facility will function as a training and collaboration hub for customers and engineers. It also incorporates MPT's Advanced Infrastructure Visual Analytics (AIVA) platform, which monitors and records operational data across more than 200 African data centres.

"Our business has always been about more than just selling equipment. We engineer solutions for Africa, by Africa. This Experience Centre is a testament to that philosophy, which strengthens our ability to train, innovate and deliver world-class infrastructure while remaining rooted in local expertise," says Parsons.

As demand for resilient, energy-efficient and scalable data centre infrastructure continues to grow, the Midrand investment further strengthens MPT's capacity to support customers across Africa and the Middle East.

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Aerial view of the new Hydra project in South Africa (Image source: TotalEnergies)

South Africa’s Hydra project, thought to be the largest hybrid renewable energy development in Africa, has been inaugurated in the Northern Cape

TotalEnergies and partners Hydra Storage Holding and Reatile Renewables announced the start up of the project on 16 July.

It combines a 216 MW solar photovoltaic plant with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system.

The facility will supply 75 MW of dispatchable renewable electricity to the national grid under a 20-year power purchase agreement signed with state utility, Eskom.

This represents more than 400 GWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 200,000 South African households.

“We are delighted, together with our partners Reatile Renewables and Hydra Storage Holding, to bring the Hydra project into operation,” said Magali Pailhé, managing director of TotalEnergies Southern Africa.

“It enables us to supply dispatchable renewable power to the South African grid, thereby strengthening the country’s energy security while decarbonising its electricity generation.”

Pailhé also said that the project reinforces the company’s own renewable production capacity in South Africa, the continent’s largest power market in terms of electricity consumption.

TotalEnergies and Hydra Storage Holding each hold a 35% in the development, with Reatile Renewables holding the remaining 30%.

It forms part of South Africa’s Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme launched by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.

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