Cameroon is set to begin fuel production at its new Mboro refinery in December 2026, marking a major step toward strengthening its domestic refining capacity and cutting dependence on imported petroleum products. The facility, located near Kribi in the southern region, will initially operate at 10,000 barrels per day, according to the state-owned oil company SNH.
Once operational, the first phase is expected to supply about 22% of the country’s local gasoline and diesel demand, improving overall fuel availability. Construction work is scheduled to begin in June, while equipment procurement and fabrication for the initial phase will continue through September.
The refinery is part of a larger project designed to eventually reach 30,000 barrels per day, with full capacity targeted for 2027. The development is especially significant as Cameroon works to boost refining output following the long shutdown of its main Sonara refinery after a fire incident in 2019.
Authorities are optimistic that the new facility will help address ongoing fuel supply gaps and strengthen national energy security.
