Clarke Energy to strengthen energy resilience for Capraci through trigeneration project in Côte d'Ivoire
Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company and a specialist provider of distributed energy solutions, has secured a contract with Capraci to deliver a 4-MW natural gas-fueled 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. We are not simply delivering a power plant; we are providing a long-term competitiveness lever," said Jacques Soulayrac, Managing Director France & Africa at Clarke Energy.
The trigeneration plant will be powered by INNIO's Jenbacher gas engines. Clarke Energy, an authorized distributor of INNIO's Jenbacher gas engines, will design and deliver the balance of plant. Designed for demanding industrial environments, these engines are engineered for sustained high utilization, elevated thermal stress and highly variable fuel quality, supporting high availability and operational continuity. With robust performance characteristics, the technology is designed to help Capraci secure stable, efficient and predictable energy for its expanding operations.
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.
Beyond 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. Our objective is to ensure operational reliability and long-term peace of mind for Capraci," added Jacques Soulayrac.
Capraci's investment forms part of a broader drive to modernize 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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