Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, has secured a contract to deliver a 4 MW natural gas-fuelled trigeneration power plant for pasta manufacturer Capraci’s production facility in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The project has now moved into delivery following the contract award, as Capraci continues plans to upgrade its industrial energy infrastructure.
Clarke Energy will engineer and deliver the plant, using INNIO’s Jenbacher gas engine technology. The company, an authorised distributor of Jenbacher engines, will also provide long-term operation and maintenance support under a service agreement.
The investment is designed to improve energy reliability, reduce operating costs and strengthen the environmental performance of one of Côte d’Ivoire’s major pasta producers. The trigeneration system will produce electricity, heat and cooling from a single fuel source, helping the facility make better use of its energy input.
The plant will use a high-efficiency exhaust heat recovery system to generate 130°C superheated water for pasta processing, while an absorption chiller will provide 11°C chilled water for on-site cooling. By combining these processes, Capraci aims to reduce energy losses and improve production efficiency.
Jacques Soulayrac, Managing Director France & Africa at Clarke Energy, said the project reflects the company’s wider approach to supporting industrial growth across the continent.
“This project perfectly embodies our mission: supporting African industries with high-performance, reliable and sustainable energy solutions,” he said. “We are not simply delivering a power plant; we are providing a long-term competitiveness lever.”
The Jenbacher engines selected for the project are designed for demanding industrial applications, where high availability and consistent operation are critical. Clarke Energy said the technology will help Capraci maintain a stable energy supply as its production operations expand.
The company will remain involved beyond construction through ongoing technical support and maintenance. Soulayrac added: “This partnership is part of a long-term vision. Our objective is to ensure operational reliability and long-term peace of mind for Capraci.”
The project comes as manufacturers across West Africa increasingly explore on-site generation solutions to address grid reliability challenges and improve energy efficiency. For Capraci, the installation represents a move towards a more resilient production model while supporting Côte d’Ivoire’s wider industrial development ambitions.
