In Cameroon, the supply of refined oil products is carried out using two methods, local production or direct import. SONARA usually meets up with 80% of oil consumption whereas direct import meets up with the remaining 20%. Local production is carried out by SONARA where it imports crude oil and refine it before transferring them to SCDP.
How does Cameroon supply oil & gas products?
The supply and distribution chain of oil and gas products usually goes through refining, storage, transportation and distribution. In Cameroon, the supply of refined oil products is carried out using two methods, local production or direct import.
Where does Cameroon’s palm oil come from?
Most of the imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia and Gabon. For several years, Cameroon has been faced with a dilemma: boosting productivity without jeopardizing sustainably.
What is the oil industry like in Cameroon?
Oil exploration and exploitation is done by companies such as Pecten, Elf Serepca, Shell, all based in Douala. Cameroon does not market all its crude oil. There is an oil refinery company, SONARA, based in Limbe. For an oil producing country, the passing of oil and gas regulations is very important.
How many oil palm plantations are there in Cameroon?
In Cameroon, oil palm plantations cover more than 170,000 ha of national land, including 70,000 ha of industrial plantations and 100,000 ha of village plantations.
How sustainable is agriculture in Cameroon?
In Cameroon, the sustainable management of agricultural land is still a huge challenge for the government. Smallholders seek arable lands to expand their production areas, and sometimes pay no attention to problems related to sustainable forestry practices. The government wants to modernize the artisanal oil palm sector and increase production.