Hydrac :  Une nouvelle équipe dirigeante en poste

Promus au terme d’un Conseil d’administration tenu le 9 décembre 2025, le nouveau DG et son adjoint ont été installés le 30 décembre 2025 à Douala, en présence du Gouverneur de la région du Littoral.

Roger Mbouemboue, nouveau Directeur Général, et Jean Noël Mbida Ntsama, Directeur Général Adjoint ont été installés au cours d’une cérémonie présidée par Claudine Manga, Chef de la Représentation SNH Douala, représentant le Président du Conseil d’administration d’HYDRAC, Adolphe Moudiki, Administrateur-Directeur Général de la Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH).

Dans le discours d’installation, la Représentante du PCA a invité la nouvelle équipe dirigeante à œuvrer au redressement et à la modernisation d’HYDRAC, à rassurer les personnels et à les fédérer autour d’une dynamique fondée sur l’intégrité managériale, le travail en équipe et l’amélioration continue. HYDRAC entend ainsi renforcer sa position au Cameroun et dans la sous-région Afrique centrale en 2026, à travers des projets structurants au bénéfice de ses 203 employés répartis au Cameroun, au Tchad et en RDC, ainsi que pour sa clientèle.

La cérémonie d’installation a été précédée par la signature des documents au siège de la société, suivie d’une visite du laboratoire et des infrastructures en cours de construction, traduisant la dynamique de modernisation engagée par l’entreprise.

HYDRAC est une filiale de la SNH qui s'investit dans les métiers de l'inspection notamment le contrôle et la certification des quantités et la qualité des pétroles bruts, de produits pétroliers et dérivés.

H.E. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue visits SNH

A meeting focused on energy cooperation and progress on the cross-border Yoyo/Yolanda project

On 19 November, SNH welcomed His Excellency Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, for a working visit dedicated to strengthening energy cooperation between the two countries.

Received by Ms Nathalie Moudiki, Representative of the Executive General Manager, the Vice President held discussions with SNH management on the strategic issues facing the oil and gas sector, as well as on the progress of joint initiatives, notably the Yoyo/Yolanda cross-border project, jointly developed by Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

The exchanges outlined the development framework of the Yoyo–Yolanda cross-border gas field, estimated at 2.5 trillion cubic feet. The adopted scheme includes the construction of two export pipelines and the separate processing of gas at Bipaga and Punta Europa. Partnership opportunities in exploration and production, as well as petroleum logistics were also addressed. The Equatoguinean delegation then took part in a closed-door session with SNH officials to review prospects for operational cooperation.

This high-level visit demonstrates the shared commitment of both States to deepen their collaboration in the hydrocarbons sector and to accelerate the implementation of major regional infrastructure projects.

CSTAR: The Board of Directors welcomes progress on the project

Meeting in Dubai on 6 December 2025, the members of the Board of Directors of CSTAR and CSTAR Petroleum reviewed the significant progress made on the project.

The session, chaired by Mrs Nathalie Moudiki, Chairlady of the Board of Directors, brought together representatives of the Ariana Energy Group, the RCG Consortium and TRADEX, along with directors, advisers and experts involved in building the future refinery and storage depot in Kribi.

In her opening remarks, Mrs Moudiki welcomed the “concrete and visible progress on the field”, citing in particular the legal establishment of the project entities, the operationalisation of their governance structure, and the financial structuring process, which is now well underway. SNH, the main Cameroonian shareholder, has already financed one-third of the cost of the refinery’s FEED and the entirety of the future TankFarm from its own funds.

At the Mboro site, near Kribi, the base camp is already operational. A team of engineers is expected to arrive in January to initiate the construction phase. The laying of the foundation stone on 17 July 2025 marked a major symbolic milestone in the project’s development.

Another decisive step was the signing of a framework agreement and an arrangement mandate with BGFI Bank Cameroon, aimed at mobilising the additional financing required to complete the refinery.

Despite a national context marked by political deadlines, CSTAR emphasises the “resilient and constructive” dynamics driving the project. Mrs Moudiki thanked the partners for their commitment and consistency, stressing that “the success of the project depends on the quality of the teams behind it.”

The next steps include finalising the technical studies, effectively launching construction and continuing efforts to secure financing.

SNH showcases Cameroon’s energy potential at the American Data Centers & Ai Conference 2025

Unveiling the Gas-to-Data (G2D) Initiative to position natural gas and geothermal power in driving AI-ready digital infrastructure

SNH took part in the American Data Centers & AI Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for November 19–20, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Hosted by ALJ Group, the event brought together leaders from the data center, energy, and AI industries to explore how expanding AI workloads are reshaping digital infrastructure.

Key discussions awere focusing on energy integration and resilience, including connecting hyperscale data centers to power grids, optimizing grid performance with AI, and deploying low-carbon energy solutions. The conference targeted decision-makers, engineers, infrastructure providers and energy innovators seeking partnerships and technical insights within the rapidly growing AI-driven data centre ecosystem.

As a featured presenter, SNH introduced the Gas-to-Data (G2D) initiative, a national strategy aimed at leveraging Cameroon’s energy assets to attract data center investments and support high-density digital operations. This initiative positions natural gas and geothermal power as reliable, low-carbon energy sources capable of meeting the significant power demands of AI-era data centers while supporting economic growth and accelerating the country’s digital transformation.

SNH also showcased how Cameroon’s natural gas and geothermal assets can drive digital growth, industrial development, and sustainable urban planning. The presentations will demonstrate how these resources can underpin the rise of data centers, AI infrastructure and integrated “green city” ecosystems.