A trusted consultancy born from decades of experience in Africa’s energy sector.
Hess Excellence is a specialist environmental and social consultancy serving the energy sector across East and Central Africa. We bring focused expertise in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, EHS management systems, safety audits, and regulatory compliance. Our work enables energy developers, financial institutions, and government agencies to meet the highest international standards while respecting the communities and environments in which they operate.
To deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and world-class environmental and social consulting services that maximize value for our clients, protect communities, and safeguard natural resources through a highly skilled and dedicated team.
To be the preferred Environmental and Social Consulting Services firm in East and Central Africa.
We live our values in every assessment, audit, and engagement we undertake.
We treat every project as our own, delivering results that exceed expectations and stand up to the scrutiny of regulators and financiers alike.
Our strength is our people. We invest in our team, support one another, and build a culture where expertise and accountability go hand in hand.
The people and environments affected by energy projects are at the heart of our work. We ensure their voices are heard and their interests protected.
We hold ourselves to the highest international standards in everything we deliver, from scoping reports to full-scale impact assessments.
We measure our success by our clients' outcomes. When your project gets approved, financed, and built responsibly, we have done our job.
Experienced professionals leading every engagement with technical depth and strategic insight.
Policy Statement: We are committed to delivering technical excellence while maintaining the highest level of environmental stewardship and social responsibility across all eight countries of operation. Our goal is to ensure that every energy and infrastructure project we touch is bankable, compliant, and sustainable.
Key Guidelines:
Regulatory Alignment: All project frameworks must comply with local EMCA regulations and the Petroleum Act 2019.
International Standards: We adhere strictly to IFC, Proparco, and FMO Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
Stakeholder Transparency: Responsible engagement with local communities is mandatory to ensure project longevity and social license to operate.
Impact Mitigation: Technical assessments must prioritize the protection of ecosystems and the reduction of biophysical footprints.
Policy Statement: Safety is our primary mandate. We believe in the “Scale Without Fear” approach, which is only possible when personnel, property, and the public are protected through rigorous EHS management systems.
Operational Standards:
System Re-calibration: Management systems must be regularly appraised to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007.
Risk Assessment: Continuous hazard identification is required for all Petroleum, Electricity, and Renewable Energy sectors to prevent harm to persons or property.
Audit Frequency: Comprehensive S&H audits must be conducted for all head offices, warehouses, and field sites, including exploration well sites and seismic activities.
Incident Escalation: Clear mechanisms for reporting and escalating major incidents must be established and communicated to all stakeholders.
Key Regulators in our industries.
