According to WPB, construction of a new bitumen production facility in Kribi, Cameroon is scheduled to commence in 2025, with strong backing from the national government.
During a site inspection on April 29, 2025, the acting Minister of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development visited the designated location within Kribi’s industrial-port zone, situated in the South region. The visit highlighted the government’s commitment to the development, which is being spearheaded by the local firm All Bitumen Plc.
Ahmadou Oumarou, the company’s CEO, confirmed that Minister Fuh Calistus Gentry—who also leads the interministerial body responsible for supervising the initiative—reiterated unwavering governmental support. Oumarou noted that the minister emphasized his readiness to assist investors, particularly those behind well-developed and high-impact ventures.
At the site, Minister Gentry reviewed initial preparations conducted by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), which began clearing the 60-hectare area on March 20, 2025. CHEC was contracted by All Bitumen Plc to carry out preliminary work, with broader earthmoving and construction activities scheduled to begin in the latter part of the year.
The project’s total cost is projected at CFA161 billion. Financing will be partially secured through the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which entered into a mandate agreement with All Bitumen Plc in late 2024. As lead arranger, the bank will not only provide funding but also coordinate additional investment partners.
The upcoming facility will feature a mini refinery with a daily processing capacity of 10,000 barrels of crude oil, supplying the necessary input for annual production of 250,000 tons of bitumen.
Experts in infrastructure anticipate that the project will lower road construction expenses in Cameroon by as much as 30%. Furthermore, it is expected to generate 300–400 direct employment opportunities, alongside approximately 1,500 indirect jobs.
By Bitumenmag
Bitumen, Plant, Market
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