Gas, a driver of industrial growth and shared prosperity in Africa
Transformational projects for energy sovereignty
Technip Energies, present in Africa since the 1960s with more than 100 projects developed, has significantly expanded its footprint in West Africa, especially in Senegal and Mauritania. Two flagship projects embody its presence and commitment in the continent:
- The ACATBS project for Senegal’s SAR refinery: modernizing a strategic national asset to increase processing capacity, ensure fuel security and support industrial development.
- The GTA FPSO (Greater Tortue Ahmeyim) delivered to bp: the first gas FPSO offshore Senegal and Mauritania, enabling historic LNG exports and fostering regional energy cooperation.
“These are not just technical projects. They are industrial milestones, symbols of African ambition, and proof that public-private cooperation can deliver transformational results.”
Three strategic pillars for gas-led development
Technip Energies’ strategy for Africa is structured around three foundational pillars:
1. Supporting gas export infrastructure to generate revenue and attract investment
From onshore LNG to FLNG and gas FPSOs, these assets are key to positioning African nations on global energy markets. Technip Energies brings execution excellence with its deep offshore engineering and project management expertise. The GTA FPSO project is a prime example.
2. Promoting local gas use for industrialization and value creation
Africa must also use part of its gas domestically to power electricity, fertilizer production, petrochemicals, hydrogen, and local industry. To support this, Technip Energies offers a suite of modular and scalable solutions:
- SnapLNG and fast-deployable onshore LNG
- FLNG for deepwater monetization
- Gas FPSO for early production
- Fertilizer plants to boost agriculture and food security
- Refinery upgrades and greenfield facilities
- Gas-to-Power infrastructure
- Integrated petrochemical platforms
These technologies are designed not only for performance but also for local economic development.
3. Deeply embedding local content
“Local content is not a slogan; it’s a strategic imperative.”
In Senegal and Mauritania, professionals were trained and deployed across the FPSO project, from engineering to commissioning. On SAR ACATBS, local companies were actively involved. Since 2017, the Dakar office has served as a platform for technical training, SME support, academic partnerships, and national workforce development. “We build, we transfer, we integrate, we empower, so that the benefits of energy projects stay in Africa and grow with time.”
A trusted partner to public institutions
Technip Energies positions itself not only as a contractor, but as a long-term strategic partner to African governments. Many public institutions have established stable, transparent, and forward-looking regulatory frameworks, essential for investment and for ensuring real impact on local development.
“Senegal proves that when political vision, private expertise, and local engagement are aligned, results can be transformative.”
Africa: A continent rich in gas and in talent
Beyond natural resources, the value of Africa’s human capital, engineers, entrepreneurs, and youth needs to be emphasized through a development model that unlocks and nurtures local ideas, innovation, and leadership.
“Africa is not only rich in gas. It is rich in ambition. Our job is to channel that energy into building a resilient, inclusive, and sovereign industrial future, with Africa, for Africa.”
Technip Energies in Africa is establishing itself as a trusted player in transforming the continent’s gas potential into infrastructure, jobs, sovereignty, and shared prosperity.
Franck Pliya, a strategic profile bridging business, engineering and policy
As Head of Business Development for West & Central Africa at Technip Energies and President of Technip Energies Senegal, Franck Pliya is a prominent voice for a new generation of African energy leaders. With a clear, action-oriented vision, he advocates for the continent’s structural transformation through its gas resources. For him, “Gas is not just fuel; it is a lever for sovereignty, value creation, and long-term development.”
With a clear vision, impactful results, and deep commitment to local content, Franck Pliya embodies a modern and responsible approach to Africa’s energy development.
Franck Pliya holds degrees from Paris School of Business and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of engineering, industrial strategy and institutional relations, he has played a key role in major energy and infrastructure projects across Africa. He is a strong advocate for an energy approach grounded in local impact and long-term partnerships.
