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The African Energy
New Deal CHAMPION

It is crucial today that we take on the challenge of Africa’s energy transition. The AXIAN Energy Cluster’s subsidiaries are working towards a shared vision: to give as many Africans as we can access to clean, inclusive and affordable electricity via the production and distribution of energy from solar, hydroelectric and hybrid source

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February 8, 2024

ROMIALD NOUSSI APPOINTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF AXIAN ENERGY

Pan-African group AXIAN announces the appointment of Romiald NOUSSI as Chief Operating Officer of its Energy cluster.

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February 6, 2024

AXIAN SIGNS AN AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO IN AFRICA AND SUPPORT THE ENERGY TRANSITION

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December 22, 2023

EAIF PROVIDE US$30 MILLION TO AXIAN ENERGY

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May 26, 2023

VOLOBE AMONT A MAJOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT TO DEVELOP AND ACCELERATE MADAGASCAR’S ENERGY TRANSITION

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AXIAN Energy

in a nutshell

MALI ZAMBIA IVORY C O AST M OZAMBIQUE SENEGAL BURKINA F ASO CONGO MA DA GASCAR M A URITIUS R W AN D A SIERRA LEONE COUNTRIES WITH OPER A TIONS AD V ANCED PIPELINE PIPELINE Our 2030 objective OUR PRESENCE of installed r enewable power 1GW CAMEROON KEN Y A T ANZANIA ZIMBABWE
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OUR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

AXIAN Energy regroups 6 subsidiaries

Renewable
Energies

AXIAN Energy innovates to offer clean, sustainable energy solutions that are accessible to all, thereby contributing to the continent’s inclusion and energy transition.

Energy
Transition

Our commitment is to develop a hybrid model that offers access to affordable energy while promoting the use of renewable and sustainable sources.

POSITIVE IMPACT &
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

Positive impact is at the heart of AXIAN Energy‘s operational strategy. Our activities are carried out responsibly in order to transform the daily lives of African populations.
We are taking concrete action to meet socio-economic and environmental objectives by helping to achieve the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
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Jobs created

Our projects create jobs across Africa that shape the lives of communities.
740
Direct jobs created (2023)

Carbon footprint
65 000 tons/year
CO2 emissions avoided by AXIAN Energy green thanks to the Ambatolamp power plant

Rural electrification
40,000
Homes connected in Madagascar, Mali and Nigeria with Welight

HSSES Policies

AXIAN Energy is committed to continuously evaluating, assessing and improving its technologies, processes, services and practices in order to guarantee the safety of its facilities and the protection of its employees at all times, and to comply with environmental standards within the scope of its operations..
Consult our HSSES policy (Doc PDF)
Jobs created
Carbon footprint
Rural electrification
HSSES Policies
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Action

  • Accelerating Africa’s energy transition by developing renewable solutions
  • Development of a climate strategy taking into account industry best practices to mitigate climate change, aligned with the SBTi framework
  • Compliance with IFC and EHS standards with regard to environmental, social, health, safety and biodiversity aspects.

Achievements

  • 65,000 tons of CO2 avoided by 2023 thanks to the Ambatolampy solar power plant
  • Major player in solar energy production in Madagascar (NEA Ambatolampy, the largest solar farm in the Indian Ocean).

INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT 

Action

  • Integrating a sustainable business model into our core activities
  • Deploying innovative solutions to support our customers and various stakeholders
  • Working with sustainable entities to contribute to the country’s investment and competitiveness

Achievements

  • Partnership with NGOs to deploy solar energy systems
  • WeLight is the first B-CORP certified company in Madagascar

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILLS

Action

  • Supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem: encouraging legal formalization and improvements in social coverage
  • The entity participates in local job creation, respecting the principle of equity and parity.
  • The entity develops skills and leadership within the company.

Achievements

  • ISO 45 001 certification for health and safety management systems
  • More than 500 SMEs electrified and more than 2,500 businesses connected.

POPULATION AND INCLUSION

Action

  • The entity provides access to essential goods and services
  • Assessing our impact on low-income or isolated populations and implementing social actions
  • Adapting our offers or programs to low-income populations

Achievements

  • Provision of an adapted electrification system for 140 villages in Africa
  • 740 direct jobs generated by the activities of the Energy division in 2023

  • 200,000 people connected in rural areas

     
ENVIRONMENT
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CLIMATE
INNOVATION
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INVESTMENT 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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SKILLS
POPULATION
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INCLUSION
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AXIAN Energy
leadership team

A team of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in Africa and in the development of energy projects

Benjamin Memmi

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Previously CEO of Jovena, he led the transformation of the company, which is now the leading distributor of petroleum products in Madagascar.

He also successfully oversaw the development and construction of the largest solar farm in the Indian Ocean.

Romiald Noussi

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

A seasoned operations manager, he brings expertise in engineering, industrial automation, controls, HSE (health, safety and environment) and risk management.

He has managed 40 sites, supervised 509 employees, coordinated 250 subcontractors, and managed 1,150 MW of leased capacity.

Laurent Roineau

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

He has implemented several ESCO projects as Group Technology Manager at Camusat.

He launched the very first TowerCo in Madagascar and has managed several projects in the energy sector.

Anne–Claire Gremeaux

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

A lawyer with Norton Rose LLP, she has assisted dozens of sponsors with project financing.

As Director of Legal Affairs at ECP, she was involved in numerous renewable energy transactions.

Nicolas Delaunay

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

As M&A Project Manager at Scatec, Nordfund and SN Power, he led large-scale investments.

He has completed several deals in the renewable energy sector across emerging markets.

Vincent Viallard

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

As CFO of Jovena, he helped transform the company into a leader in Madagascar.

He was at the heart of the development of the largest solar power plant in the Indian Ocean.

Frédéric Sismondi

CORPORATE FINANCE DIRECTOR

He led several major structured finance transactions at Proparco,

He has carried out a number of capital and rating advisory assignments for European insurers.

Véronique Perdigon

SECRETARY GENERAL

As a board member of WeLight, she contributed to the development of a sustainable business model for mini-grids.

As CEO of NEA Madagascar, she led the first operator of solar installations on the island.

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Interview with
Benjamin Memmi

Our Energy New Deal:
to create innovative, affordable energy solutions that are accessible to all.

Find out more in our Interview with Benjamin Memmi, CEO of our Energy Cluster,
where he discusses the AXIAN Group's vision
for Africa's energy transition !

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