Offshore drilling platform in West Africa

Cameroon · Upstream & Downstream

Structuring entry, partnership and contracting routes into Cameroon's oil and gas sector

Labacorp Energy Limited originates and structures participation in Cameroon's exploration, production, refining and energy infrastructure projects — connecting international operators, service companies and financiers to live opportunities on the ground.

30,000

bpd refinery capacity under development in Kribi

$622M

USD committed to the Kribi integrated refinery

4

upstream blocks positioned for the next licensing round

7 yrs

exploration phase on the Bolongo PSC

About Labacorp Energy

A structuring partner for entry into Cameroon

Labacorp Energy Limited is an energy development and project origination company focused on Cameroon's upstream and downstream value chain. We build the commercial, legal and operational route that allows credible international companies to enter, contract and deliver in-country.

  • Market entry structuring for operators and service companies targeting Cameroonian acreage and contracts
  • Partnership and consortium formation across engineering, legal, finance and local execution capability
  • Contracting and subcontracting routes into live exploration, refining and infrastructure projects
  • Licensing round positioning, PSC negotiation support and local content planning
  • Downstream trading and product distribution across Cameroon and West Africa
Labacorp Energy operations in DoualaEnergy sector engagement in CameroonIndustry stakeholders meeting in Douala

Cameroon energy sector

One of Central Africa's most active hydrocarbon provinces

Cameroon combines mature producing basins, an expanding gas-to-power agenda and a new wave of downstream refining and storage capacity. The state's national hydrocarbons corporation, SNH, manages the country's interests through Production Sharing Contracts, opening a structured path for international operators, contractors and financiers.

Upstream exploration & production

Upstream exploration & production

The Rio del Rey and Douala/Kribi-Campo basins remain Cameroon's core producing provinces, with open acreage across Ndian River, Bakassi, Bomono and Kombe-Nsepe positioned for the next tender round under the Production Sharing Contract framework.

Gas monetisation & power

Gas monetisation & power

Associated and non-associated gas is being channelled into domestic power generation, LNG and industrial supply, with the offshore Etinde development among the anchor gas projects supporting national demand growth.

Downstream refining & storage

Downstream refining & storage

New refining and strategic storage capacity in Kribi is designed to cut import dependence, secure product supply and open EPC, equipment, inspection and distribution scopes across the execution phase.

Renewables & diversified generation

Renewables & diversified generation

Hydroelectric and biomass generation complement hydrocarbons in Cameroon's energy mix, creating infrastructure, EPC and financing opportunities alongside the oil and gas value chain.

Fiscal framework

Upstream activity is governed by Production Sharing Contracts negotiated with SNH, setting work programmes, cost recovery and profit-oil splits.

Where the opportunity sits

Exploration drilling, well services, EPC and equipment supply, refinery execution, storage, logistics and product distribution.

How entry works

Credible technical partners, a compliant local structure and relationships with the operators and institutions awarding the work.

Projects

Current energy project opportunities in Cameroon

Three live opportunity areas where Labacorp Energy structures participation for operators, contractors and investors.

Bolongo Exploration Block — Octavia Energy PSC

Rio del Rey Basin, Cameroon

Bolongo Exploration Block — Octavia Energy PSC

Exploration phase — active$41M USD (~23B FCFA) work commitment

A Production Sharing Contract between SNH and UK-based Octavia Energy covering the Bolongo Exploration Block in the prolific Rio del Rey Basin. The contract carries a seven-year exploration phase with a firm commitment to exploration wells. Octavia also holds exposure to the offshore Etinde Project through NewAge African Global Energy.

  • 7-year exploration phase with firm well commitments
  • Subcontracting scopes across drilling support, logistics, fabrication and well services
  • Local content routes for qualified international and regional service providers
  • Adjacent exposure to the offshore Etinde gas development
PSC signing ceremony — Bolongo Block
PSC signing ceremony — Bolongo Block
Contract execution with state and operator representatives
Contract execution with state and operator representatives
Official handover of the signed Production Sharing Contract
Official handover of the signed Production Sharing Contract
CSTAR Modern Integrated Refinery & Tank Farm

Kribi, South Region, Cameroon

CSTAR Modern Integrated Refinery & Tank Farm

Under development — partial operations targeted late 2026$622M USD capital project · 30,000 bpd

SNH and Cstar Petroleum are developing a modern integrated refinery and strategic petroleum products depot in Kribi, designed to process 30,000 barrels per day. Stakeholders include SNH, Cstar Petroleum, Tradex SA and the Ariana Energy / RCG consortium. Financing is structured at 60% international — including $206M USD arranged through BGFIBank Cameroon — and 40% domestic equity.

  • 30,000 bpd integrated refinery with strategic tank farm
  • $206M USD international tranche secured via BGFIBank Cameroon
  • EPC, equipment supply, inspection and commissioning scopes in the execution phase
  • Downstream offtake and distribution routes into Cameroon and the CEMAC region
Foundation stone laying ceremony, Kribi
Foundation stone laying ceremony, Kribi
Project stakeholders at the refinery site
Project stakeholders at the refinery site
Refinery and strategic depot project launch
Refinery and strategic depot project launch
Refinery financing agreement signing
Refinery financing agreement signing
Financing partners and project sponsors
Financing partners and project sponsors
Formal execution of the financing package
Formal execution of the financing package
Upstream Licensing Round — Four Open Blocks

Ndian River · Bakassi · Bomono · Kombe-Nsepe

Upstream Licensing Round — Four Open Blocks

Positioning for upcoming tender roundProduction Sharing Contract framework

SNH is positioning four key blocks for upcoming licensing rounds: Ndian River, Bakassi, Bomono and Kombe-Nsepe. Labacorp Energy structures entry routes for competent international operators — from technical and commercial screening to PSC negotiation support and in-country execution capability.

  • Four blocks across proven onshore and shallow-water plays
  • PSC framework with negotiated fiscal and work programme terms
  • Operator screening, farm-in structuring and consortium formation
  • Regulatory navigation, local content planning and partner assembly
Cameroon licensing acreage overview
Cameroon licensing acreage overview
Well testing operations
Well testing operations

Partners

An assembled delivery network across five countries

Engineering, legal, trading and local execution partners that allow projects to be pursued, contracted and delivered end to end.

L4G Ventures Ltd logo

L4G Ventures Ltd

Cameroon flagCameroon

Partners with innovative businesses to improve African skills, lives and wealth. Delivers project implementation on contracts won by Labacorp Energy, providing equipment, technologies and local expertise in Cameroon.

EMSI & Associates, Ltd

EMSI & Associates, Ltd

Kenya flagKenya

Boutique law firm based in Nairobi providing innovative solutions to complex legal and business issues across multiple practice areas. Provides legal services to Labacorp Energy Limited.

Calaya Engineering Services Ltd logo

Calaya Engineering Services Ltd

Nigeria flagNigeria

Engineering and oil & gas service provider operating across Central Africa, Asia and Europe with headquarters in Nigeria. Jointly pursues contracts in the oil and gas sector and provides technical services for projects in Nigeria and Oman.

Kearney Africa, LLP logo

Kearney Africa, LLP

United States flagUnited States

A law firm advocating for African businesses and projects, backed by recognised government and energy industry experience. Provides legal advice, project finance counsel, documentation drafting and negotiation support for Labacorp Energy's pursuit of government concessions.

Bianda Energies logo

Bianda Energies

Angola flagAngola

An integrated energy company that develops, finances and executes high-impact projects across the energy value chain — from exploration and petroleum trading to renewables, power generation and critical infrastructure.

Partnership letters

Signed letters of partnership held with our delivery partners.

Resources

Key documents and references on energy in Cameroon

Work with Labacorp Energy

Discuss entry, partnership or contracting in Cameroon

We work with operators, service companies, EPC contractors and financiers looking for a structured, compliant route into Cameroon's energy projects.

Labacorp Energy Limited · Douala, Cameroon