Taranis, the investment and asset management company, announces the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of a minority stake (35%) in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”), from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction, which is part of a continuity-driven shareholder strategy, remains subject to the required administrative and regulatory approvals.
The investment is based on the complementary expertise of the two partners in the Congo Basin:
- Rougier, with 100 years of expertise in wood, including 70 years in Gabon and 25 in Congo, is a recognised player in sustainable forest management. Committed to a certified responsible management approach, its operational subsidiary Rougier Afrique International combines economic activity and preservation of the biodiversity of natural ecosystems.
- Taranis brings dual expertise: technological know-how, thanks to its activities in the circular carbon economy (Carbon Ventures), access to sustainable energy in Africa (Energy for Africa) and carbon capture by natural ecosystems (Nature-Based Solutions); and the technical and industrial capabilities of Perenco, a major player in the sustainable development of hydrocarbons in the region.
By joining forces, Rougier and Taranis share a common ambition: to strengthen the environmental and energy resilience of their activities, while improving their carbon footprints in the Congo Basin. This partnership aims to develop innovative solutions to optimise the management of natural and energy resources, by fully integrating the imperatives of environmental transition, economic development and social impact.
