Navigating the complex landscape of the energy sector can be a daunting task. With GVBA Energy by your side, the journey becomes much smoother. We offer a comprehensive range of managed services for power generating platforms tailored to maximize value at every stage of the asset lifecycle.
GVBA Energy is a hands-on partner for your energy projects in Africa.
We support developers, investors, and contractors across the development, structuring, execution, and operation of their projects.
We show up when you need us, stay when it’s challenging, and do what it takes to get your project from an idea to operations.
Our Commitment
Our energy helps to power Africa.
We are more than consultants - we are your partner at every step of your project, from development to operations.
At GVBA Energy, we deliver excellence across the full asset lifecycle, creating lasting value and sustainable impact for our clients.
Project Development
We advise our clients on navigating the complexities of their early-stage projects:
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Feasibility Studies
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Due Diligence
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Project Agreements: PPAs, Concession Agreements, Fuel Supply Agreements, Off-take Agreements, Financing Agreements
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Financial modelling
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Stakeholder Management
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EPC & LTSA tendering and contracting
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Investment Memoranda
Management Consultancy
We build the project with you:
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Construction
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Commissioning
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Operational transition
With a strong focus on project fundamentals, stakeholder coordination, contract management, and real-time performance tracking, GVBA Energy offers a comprehensive suite of services to ensure the success of energy projects from inception to completion.
Asset Management
We assist our clients in achieving excellency and optimal performance for their thermal and renewable power generating assets. Our team will develop customer-specific solutions to unlock value:
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Asset Performance analytics
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HSE
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O&M Agreements, insourcing or outsourcing
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Cost reviews & benchmarking
If you are looking to enhance performance and drive excellence in your organization, partner with us.
Strategic reviews
We partner with clients to unlock value and accelerate business transformation through targeted strategic reviews. Our approach is tailored to help organizations navigate complexity, optimize performance, and drive long-term value creation by:
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Increase capital efficiency
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Strategic market and growth assessment
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Organizational restructuring
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Divestment and exit readiness
Special projects
We help our clients with their innovation, automation, and transformation targets:
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CMMS implementations
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Upgrades and efficiency projects
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Technology solutions scoping and deployment
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Change management
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Key Performance Indicators and reporting
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Commercial modelling
From optimizing processes to enhancing technical and financial performance, the team at GVBA Energy is committed to delivering value to our clients.
Services
About GVBA
Gionata VISCONTI, co-founder
Gionata is an accomplished energy executive with over 20 years of hands-on leadership across the African continent. He has overseen the construction and operation of more than 4 GW of power assets, managing a diverse mix of thermal and renewable projects from Dakar to Cape Town. Known for his pragmatic and investor-aligned approach, Gionata moves seamlessly between boardroom strategy and field-level execution—whether navigating the complexities of project finance, resolving EPC disputes, or restructuring O&M operations. He has consistently delivered measurable efficiency gains, enhanced IRR through smart asset restructuring, and driven distributions to record highs—even in challenging markets like Cameroon and Tanzania. Decisive and action-oriented, Gionata excels at creating sustainable value.
Core Skills: thermal & renewable power generation | project structuring operations | construction oversight | O&M turnaround | governance |
Geographical Track Record: Cameroon | Chad | Gabon | Ivory Coast | Kenya Madagascar | Mozambique | Namibia | Nigeria | Senegal | South Africa Tanzania | Togo
Key Insight: “In Africa, paperwork doesn’t build or operates power plants, decisive leadership capable to deal with complexity, does.”
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