Capstone Green Energy, a US-based manufacturer of low-emission microturbine systems, has announced it will supply a C1000 microturbine to Maurel & Prom, a French independent oil and gas company, for deployment at an operational site in Gabon. The order, confirmed by the company on 22 July 2026, is expected to support on-site power generation for the firm's extraction activities in the Central African nation.
Microturbines are compact, fuel-flexible generators that can run on natural gas, biogas, or diesel. They are increasingly favoured in remote or off-grid locations where grid connection is unreliable or unavailable. For Maurel & Prom, the Capstone unit will help reduce reliance on traditional diesel generators, cutting both fuel costs and carbon emissions at the Gabon facility.
The C1000 model delivers up to 1 megawatt of electrical power and is designed for continuous operation in harsh environments. Capstone has a growing footprint in Africa, where energy infrastructure gaps create demand for decentralised power. The company has previously supplied units to mining, oil and gas, and agricultural clients across the continent.
Analysts note that the deal reflects a broader trend among oil and gas operators to adopt cleaner on-site power generation, partly driven by tightening environmental regulations and investor pressure to lower carbon footprints. For UK investors with exposure to the energy sector through pension funds or listed companies, the shift toward modular generation could signal long-term changes in how industrial energy is sourced.
Capstone did not disclose the financial terms of the contract. Maurel & Prom operates primarily in Gabon, Nigeria, and Tanzania, with a focus on mature oil fields and marginal field development. The Gabon unit is expected to be delivered and commissioned later this year.