ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania Secures EUR 1.3 Million for Biogas Expansion
Deal News | Apr 24, 2025 | Nordic Environment Finance Cor
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing clean cooking solutions in Tanzania, the Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA) has partnered with ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania to expand the deployment of biodigester technology. The initiative, backed by approximately EUR 1.3 million in funding, will focus on rural areas, primarily targeting dairy farmers by providing them with biogas systems. ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania, a well-established player in off-grid solar solutions, plans to leverage its market experience and PAYGo business model to deliver biodigesters and biogas stoves, potentially impacting 13,000 people by 2029. The project will be implemented alongside Good Farmland Management Kenya Ltd, part of Sistema.bio, ensuring high-quality biodigester delivery and installation. This venture reflects a broader effort by ENGIE to blend its solar capabilities with biogas technologies to foster sustainability and economic resilience among Tanzanian communities. MCFA's commitment aligns with its goal to scale clean cooking solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Rural Development
- Environmental Conservation
Geography
- Tanzania – The main geographical focus of the article is Tanzania, where ENGIE Energy Access is implementing the biogas project.
- Sub-Saharan Africa – The effort is part of a broader program under the MCFA, targeting clean cooking solutions across several Sub-Saharan African countries.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The article discusses the deployment of biodigesters and biogas stoves, which are part of the renewable energy sector aimed at providing sustainable and cleaner cooking solutions.
- Rural Development – The focus on biogas solutions for rural farmers highlights efforts in rural development, improving living standards through innovative energy solutions.
- Environmental Conservation – The initiative aims to address environmental challenges such as emissions reduction and sustainable waste management by converting agricultural waste into energy.
Financials
- EUR 1.3 million – Funding provided by MCFA to ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania for the biogas project.
- EUR 61.5 million – Total funding for the MCFA program, aimed at clean cooking solutions in Africa.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania | Target Company | Company | A subsidiary of ENGIE Group focusing on off-grid energy solutions, now expanding into biogas technology. |
| Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) | PE Firm/Financier | Company | Manages the MCFA, providing funding for clean cooking solutions in Africa. |
| Good Farmland Management Kenya Ltd (Sistema.bio) | Partner and Technology Provider | Company | Provides high-quality biodigester technology to ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania. |
| European Union, Norway, and Sweden | Funders | Government | Provide funding support for the MCFA program. |
| Joao Ferreira | Regional Country Director for Southern Africa | Person | Oversees regional operations for ENGIE Energy Access. |
| Kari Hmekoski | Senior Programme Manager | Person | Manages programs at Nefco related to clean cooking solutions. |