- Type: 100% thermal biomass power plant
- Installed since: 2018
- Installed capacity: 40 MW
- Workforce: 41
The power plant, located in La Trinité, is a key component of the island’s energy landscape and a major driver of the local energy transition.
A historic site serving the Martinique grid
Albioma’s presence at Galion dates back to 2007, with the commissioning of a 40 MW gas turbine designed to meet peak demand on Martinique’s electricity system, which is not interconnected with the mainland grid. This unit, known as Galion 1, plays a vital role in securing electricity supply, particularly during periods of peak consumption.
An innovation in renewable energy: the Galion 2 power plant
In response to climate challenges and the need to reduce fossil fuel use, Galion 2 was commissioned in 2018. It is the first 100% biomass thermal power plant in the French overseas territories, using bagasse — a fibrous residue from sugarcane — as its main fuel to produce electricity and low-pressure steam.
With a capacity of 40 MW, Galion 2 covers around 18% of the island’s electricity needs, while providing stable and predictable energy, unlike intermittent wind or photovoltaic sources.
Cleaner production through biomass
The power plant operates in synergy with local sugar production through a partnership with the Galion sugar refinery, which supplies bagasse during the harvesting season. Outside the sugar season, Galion 2 uses other local biomasses (such as cane straw or green waste chippings) as well as imported wood pellets from sustainably managed forests.
