Coca-Cola Launches $93.8M Bottling Plant in Burkina Faso, Targets 3,600 Jobs and Green Growth
Coca-Cola has launched a major investment project in Burkina Faso, committing approximately $93.8 million (about 60 billion CFA) to the construction of a modern bottling facility in Gampela, located just outside the capital, Ouagadougou. The state-of-the-art plant will incorporate advanced technologies including automated production lines, AI-driven quality control systems, and a solar-powered energy setup that will supply up to 40% of its power needs. The facility will also feature a water recycling treatment plant, underscoring Coca-Cola’s commitment to environmental sustainability. A significant portion of the raw materials, such as sugar and packaging, will be sourced locally, with partnerships aimed at training around 500 farmers to support this goal.
This ambitious project is expected to have a transformative impact on employment and local economic growth. While the first phase will create over 100 direct jobs, the fully operational facility is projected to generate around 600 direct and over 3,000 indirect jobs. This makes it one of the largest private-sector employment initiatives in Burkina Faso in recent years. The investment is part of Coca-Cola’s broader $150 million expansion plan across Africa, which includes similar projects in countries like Egypt, Angola, and Cameroon. Beyond job creation, the plant is set to enhance Burkina Faso’s industrial base, improve supply chain resilience, and promote sustainable development in a region facing youth unemployment and socio-economic challenges.
