Low-Carbon Pipe Plant Opens in Adétikopé to Support RAINE Flood Management Project

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Monday, 22 June 2026 15:02

Low-Carbon Pipe Plant Opens in Adétikopé to Support RAINE Flood Management Project

(Togo First) - A low-carbon pipe prefabrication plant began operations in Adétikopé, north of Lomé, at the end of last week. Backed by the Togolese subsidiary of BESSAC in partnership with PFO Construction, the new facility is expected to help accelerate the implementation of the RAINE project, launched last year to improve flood management across the Greater Lomé metropolitan area.

Dedicated to the production of low-carbon pipes, the plant is intended to serve a dual purpose: reducing Togo’s dependence on imported construction materials while expanding the availability of locally manufactured products with a lower environmental footprint. Equipment produced at the facility will be used in a range of infrastructure projects, particularly those related to sanitation, drinking water supply, and urban development.

The establishment of the plant in Adétikopé, a rapidly growing industrial hub, aligns with the government’s strategy to strengthen the country’s industrial base.

“This facility will help create skilled jobs, boost local economic activity, and showcase Togolese expertise,” said Séna Alipui, Minister Delegate for Water and Sanitation.

According to the project developers, the plant will produce more than 2,200 jacking pipes with a diameter of 2,000 millimeters during its first year of operation for the I5 and I6 interceptors of the RAINE project.

More than 1,400 tonnes of steel will be processed at the site, while nearly 10,000 cubic meters of low-carbon concrete will be manufactured on-site.

The RAINE project is designed to deliver long-term improvements in stormwater management across Greater Lomé. The network currently under construction will collect and redirect runoff to the Zio basin, helping reduce flood risks in urban areas.

Its construction relies on microtunneling technology, a horizontal drilling method that enables underground tunnels to be built with minimal disruption to activities above ground. The work is being carried out by BESSAC.

Esaïe Edoh

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