The National Hydrocarbons Company (SNH) and partners from the CSTAR consortium on Friday showcased progress on the Kribi refinery and storage tank projects, two major initiatives aimed at strengthening Cameroon’s energy sovereignty.
The CSTAR delegation, led by George Li, CEO of the RCG consortium, was received by Nathalie Moudiki, representing the CEO of SNH.
The projects are valued at roughly 600 billion CFA francs ($1 billion), with the refinery costing 372 billion CFA francs and the storage tank 180 billion CFA francs.
Civil engineering work has begun, a living base has been established in Mboro, and front-end engineering design (FEED) studies are 80% complete. More than 1,000 specialists have been mobilized for technology transfer, with phased commissioning expected by the end of 2026.
SNH also presented its Gas to Data (G2D) project, which focuses on energy valorization and digital transformation.
Madame Moudiki said the projects are critical for securing petroleum stocks and strengthening the national logistics chain, while Li praised SNH’s leadership and strategic oversight. The first cornerstone of the refinery was laid in July 2025 under the high patronage of President Paul Biya.
Both parties emphasized their commitment to making CSTAR a key driver of industrial development and energy resilience in Cameroon.