Energy sector of Cameroon

Abstract

As energy issues are at the top of the national policy agenda, policymakers increasingly need better decision-supporting processes to assist them in fostering a sustainable energy policy. This article aims at supporting the development of energy policy by evaluating the potential, limits and efficiency of energy in Cameroon. The method used is based on the analysis of different forms of energy in Cameroon, through the past trend of energy production and consumption to the current status of Cameroon energetic system. Total energy production and consumption capacity in the country is up to 8.85 Mega tons of oil equivalents (Mtoe) and 5747 kilo tons of oil equivalents (ktoe) respectively. Energy consumption in Cameroon is highly dominated by biomass, followed by petroleum products and electricity; nevertheless, renewable energy is still marginal. Our opinion would be to develop new strategies to shift the energy situation from its present condition to the desired status.

Forecasting petroleum products consumption in Cameroon's household sector using a sequential GMC(1,n) model optimized by genetic algorithms

“…Primary energy production in 2017 was 10.12Mtoe including biomass (50%), hydroelectricity (7.3%), and oil (37%), of which 5.7% natural gas [11] , [70] , [71] . Electricity generation is largely dominated by hydroelectric plants 1 (73%).…”

“…Thermal electricity is strongly dominated by self-production (79%) from diesel [1] , [72] ; and the remaining 21% in the form of public lighting [72] , using diesel and gasoline. Overall installed electric capacity increased from 935MW in 2009 to 1545MW in 2017 [70] , [72] . This additional 610MW is basically of thermal origin [70] .…”

“…Overall installed electric capacity increased from 935MW in 2009 to 1545MW in 2017 [70] , [72] . This additional 610MW is basically of thermal origin [70] .…”

“…When PP are released from CCDP, they are promptly disseminated on the market through 625 filling stations, with over 65% of these outlets found in major cities [11] . Regarding natural gas, the Kribi power plant was commissioned in 2016 with an initial installed power of 67 Megawatt (MW) (extensible to 216 MW) and that of Logbaba (150 MW) in the Littoral region also works on natural gas [70] , [71] . Cameroon's natural gas reserves are estimated at 580 bcm, of which 167 bcm have been proved by SNH [71] .…”

Setting the Pace for a Sustainable Energy Transition in Central Africa: The Case of Cameroon

“…Fossong et al [53] also stressed that RE will be a major driver of economic growth in both the short and long term in Cameroon. Several institutional actors are therefore expected to drive the implementation of strategies for such a RE future [47], [54], [55]. The narrative drawn from the literature points to abundant renewable resources, especially for solar energy and the need for efficient policies to drive a sustainable energy strategy in Cameroon.…”