TotalEnergies signs multi-energy deal with Rwanda

The deal includes the distribution of cleaner energy products, supply of LPG and hydro-electricity generation.

TotalEnergies and Rwanda Development Board, a Rwandan public institution responsible for accelerating Rwanda’s economic development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop collaboration on projects related to energies.

The scope of the agreement covers in particular the distribution of energy products, including LPG and electric charging, the supply of LPG as a substitute for burning biomass, renewable hydro-electricity generation and the development of Natural Based Solution for carbon storage.

Both parties also agreed to the implementation of education and training programs on new energies and the energy transition.

“This collaboration agreement illustrates TotalEnergies' commitment to deploying its multi-energy strategy in Africa, particularly in Rwanda, a country with a booming economy. We are pleased to seize this opportunity to work together with Rwanda and contribute to the development of its energy sector, in line with TotalEnergies’ ambition to become a global multi energy company,” said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman & CEO of TotalEnergies.

TotalEnergies also announced the incorporation of a local branch TotalEnergies Marketing Rwanda Ltd, and the opening of a permanent representation office in Kigali.

“The collaboration with TotalEnergies in the energy sector, particularly the investment they will make in clean energy storage, distribution, partnerships with our private sector companies in Rwanda and beyond, is timely for a country that puts the environment at the heart of its development strategies,” said Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board.