Albioma Group - E'nergys

biomass

of Réunion island's electricity produced by the plant

renewable energy in its power mix after conversion on the island

As the leading electricity producer on Réunion island, Albioma is committed to phasing out coal entirely and moving toward energy self-sufficiency. In 2023, the historic Le Gol power plant was fully converted to biomass, under the project management of E’nergys.

The benefits

With our support, the project delivered significant outcomes:

Major decarbonization of the energy mix

Complete phase-out of coal

Secure and continuous power supply for the island

All work carried out without interrupting the regional grid

Enhanced use of local resources

Optimized processing of bagasse and locally sourced biomass

Modernization of a historic facility

Upgrades to the boiler and combustion systems

The ENERGYS–ALBIOMA collaboration was efficient and constructive. The rigor, expertise, and commitment shown by E’nergys during the execution studies and technical supervision were key success factors in delivering high-quality support.

Nathalie CORNUDET

– Energy Transition Project Manager – ALBIOMA

Delivery

2023

Sector

Electricity generation

Revenue

808M€ in 2024

Background

Commissioned in 1995 in Saint-Louis, the 122 MW Le Gol power plant is one of the cornerstones of electricity production on Réunion island, accounting for 40% of the energy available on the grid.

In 2022, the French Energy Regulation Commission authorized Albioma to permanently eliminate coal in favor of a fully biomass-based fuel mix. This transition aligns with the objectives of the French Energy Transition Law, which aims for over 50% renewable energy in the French overseas territories by 2025 and full energy autonomy over the longer term.

To carry out this strategic transformation—while ensuring uninterrupted power supply for the island—Albioma sought a project management partner capable of coordinating all work packages and guaranteeing smooth execution.

Goals

Albioma set the following targets:

Reach 90% renewable energy by 2025

Move toward a fully renewable power mix by 2030

Convert the entire Le Gol facility to 100% biomass

Our response

E’nergys provided full project management services, overseeing every phase of the process—from preliminary studies and contractor consultation to technical coordination, scheduling and project control, construction supervision, commissioning, and final acceptance support.

To deliver this large-scale project, E’nergys mobilized a dedicated team consisting of an Operations Director, Project Managers and Coordinators, and engineers specialized in electricity, boiler systems, and hydro-mechanical engineering.

All conversion, storage, and biomass handling works were successfully completed in 2023.