RE: OUR RIG, IS IN OUR BLOCK NOW!😌22 Apr 2026 13:43
A panoramic view of the African oil market in general reveals that in the fourth quarter of 2025, despite the volatility of international markets, national crude oil production in Cameroon is projected to reach 20.8 million barrels in 2026, before rising to 22.1 million barrels in 2027. These forecasts point to a gradual rebound, closely linked to the success of upstream investments and the stabilization of operating conditions.
Cameroon’s oil environment is undergoing significant changes and the prospects for recovery point to a gradual upturn in production from 2026 onwards, thanks to the combined effect of ongoing development programmes, the optimisation of mature fields and new wells coming on stream.
Based on this assessment, Mrs Nathalie Moudiki, Adviser No. 2 and Head of the Legal Division at SNH, also indicated that on 1st August 2025, the company launched a new promotion cycle for free blocks in the national oil and gas sector. A total of nine prospective free blocks are being offered through a Call for Expressions of Interest, including six located in the Douala/Kribi–Campo offshore basin, known for its strong geological potential, and three in the Rio Del Rey basin. In the downstream segment, the integrated modular refinery and Kribi Tank Farm project continues to make very encouraging progress.
Overall, SNH’s strategy aims to reinvigorate Cameroon’s upstream oil sector, attract new international investors and secure medium to long-term production. For industry operators, this approach offers reassurance, while underscoring the need for greater transparency and strict compliance with Cameroon’s legal and regulatory framework.
2nd refinery also on the way
CSTAR project. The agreement, signed by Minister Adolphe Moudiki and Mr Abakal Mahamat, marks a major turning point in the implementation of this strategic oil infrastructure.
The CSTAR project involves the construction of a modern refinery with a capacity of 30,000 barrels per day, located near the Kribi Deep Sea Port. With a total estimated cost of USD 621.96 million, the project is expected to create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs.
original refinery continues rebuild
The rebuild of Cameroon's state-owned SONARA refinery in Limbe is progressing, with official, high-level reconstruction efforts underway