• Will Gabon achieve self-sufficiency in crude oil by 2030?
  • Gabon is also increasing its refining capacity, with plans to expand SOGARA ¨C the country¡¯s sole refinery ¨C from annually processing 1.2 million to 1.5 million tons of crude oil. This expansion could enable Gabon to achieve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products by 2030.
  • Will Perenco build a gas-fired power plant in Mayumba?
  • Last April, Perenco also signed an MOU with Gabon Power Company for the construction of a gas-fired power plant in Mayumba, which will recover associated gas from offshore fields through a 35-km gas line. The plant will initially provide 21 MW (to be increased to 50 MW in its second phase) to electrify several of Gabon¡¯s remote southern provinces.
  • How many barrels a year does Sogara refinery process?
  • The Sogara refinery became operational in 1967 and has an annual processing capacity of around 8.8 million barrels. How complex is it to refine Gabon¡¯s crude oil? There are two difficulties when refining Gabon¡¯s crude resources. The first concerns the design of the refinery. We do not possess the necessary equipment to crack the barrel¡¯s residue.
  • What are the difficulties when refining Gabon’s crude resources?
  • There are two difficulties when refining Gabon¡¯s crude resources. The first concerns the design of the refinery. We do not possess the necessary equipment to crack the barrel¡¯s residue. The refinery produces so-called white products.
  • Who is responsible for the retail of petroleum products in Gabon?
  • These include the Gabonese Company for the Storage of Petroleum Products (SGEPP) and Gabon Oil Downstream, which is responsible for retail.
  • Will expanded oil reserves boost Gabon’s energy resurgence?
  • Expanded oil reserves will not only enhance Gabon¡¯s significance on the global energy stage, but also contribute towards achieving energy security and new revenues for the country. Gabon¡¯s oil and gas resurgence is being driven by a recent offshore discovery, production increases from existing assets and an ambitious Gas Master Plan.