Clarke Energy Tunisia Commissions New Cogeneration System for Tunifries
Clarke Energy Tunisia has successfully commissioned a new cogeneration system at Tunifries, a leading Tunisian producer of frozen potato products. The project further strengthens Clarke Energy’s growing portfolio within the agri-food sector, where cogeneration continues to deliver proven energy, economic and environmental benefits.
Supporting Energy Efficiency in the Agri-Food Sector
The agri-food industry is particularly well suited to cogeneration due to its simultaneous demand for electricity and thermal energy. This latest installation builds on Clarke Energy Tunisia’s experience in deploying high-efficiency solutions that improve energy resilience while reducing operating costs and emissions.
High-Performance Cogeneration Solution
The newly commissioned system is based on an INNIO Jenbacher JMS416 gas engine, selected for its performance, reliability and operational flexibility. The plant has been designed to precisely meet Tunifries’ electrical and thermal requirements.
Key technical characteristics include:
· Electrical output: 1.2 MWe, primarily for on-site self-consumption, reducing reliance on the public grid
· Thermal output:
o 728 kW of hot water
o 750 kg/h of steam Both recovered and used directly within the industrial process
Flexible Operating Modes
To ensure optimal performance and production continuity, the cogeneration system operates in multiple modes:
· Parallel operation with the grid: enabling self-consumption, electricity export to the public grid, and overall energy optimisation
· Island mode: providing full site autonomy in the event of a grid outage, safeguarding uninterrupted production
· Contracted maintenance: ensuring long-term performance, high engine availability, and reliable operation
Advancing the Energy Transition in Tunisia
This project highlights the critical role cogeneration can play in supporting the energy transition of Tunisia’s agri-food sector. By combining high efficiency with reduced carbon emissions, cogeneration delivers a practical and immediately deployable solution for sustainable industrial energy use.
Clarke Energy Tunisia extends its congratulations to the Tunifries teams, technical partners, and all those involved in the successful delivery of this project.
