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Table of Contents
  • GENERAL OVERVIEW
  • ENERGY AND CLIMATE POLICY FRAMEWORK
  • ENERGY COMPANIES
  • ENERGY SUPPLY AND DEMAND
  • ENERGY USE AND PRICE BY SECTOR
  • ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
  • STATISTICS
  • ABBREVIATIONS
  • GLOSSARY

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Overview

Gabon’s energy sector centres on oil, which remains vital to its economy, alongside a growing focus on expanding electricity access through hydropower and gas. Recent reforms include restructuring the national utility, attracting oil investment via revised contracts, and advancing renewable projects, though challenges persist in infrastructure and rural electrification.

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Highlights

  • Oil represents around 25% of the GDP and around 60% of export earnings. SEEG, Société d'Energie et d'Eau du Gabon, was nationalised in 2019.
  • The government published its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in November 2025.
  • Perenco is the main oil producer. SEEG holds a monopoly on power production and distribution.
  • The national company GOC significantly increased its production capacity in 2025, following the nationalisation of Assala and Tullow assets.
  • 60% of the electricity is generated by gas-fired power plants. After years of decline, crude oil output rose by 30% over 2018-2024.
  • Final energy consumption increased by 1%/year since 2022. Electricity is expensive due to the large share of thermal generation in the power mix.
  • Construction of several hydropower projects is planned but suffering from several years of delays. New refining capacities are planned. A small LNG export terminal is under construction.
4th
largest oil producer in Sub Saharan Africa
400 MW
of electricity capacity under construction
~2/3
of energy needs from biomass

  • Energy & Climate Policy Framework

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Gas is responsible for the oil & gas sector, while the Ministry of Universal Access to Water and Energy oversees the electricity sector.

  • Energy Companies

    Electricity:

    SEEG, Société d'Energie et d'Eau du Gabon (100% State owned), is the main producer, with a capacity of 450 MW and a production of 2.8 TWh (thermal and hydro).

    Solen Renewables Dubai commissioned the first phase (30 MW) of the 120 MW Ayémé Plaine solar project in October 2024 (two 60 MW phases and an 8 MWh BESS.

  • Energy Supply & Demand

    Gas:

    Since the commissioning of a gas pipeline connecting the field of Diga to the power plants of Port-Gentil and Akournam in 2008, gas has been used for electricity production. Production is low (around 0.6 bcm, x2 since 2010).

    Graph: Gas Production & Consumption

  • Energy Use and Price by Sector

    Energy Prices in Transport:

    Gasoline and diesel prices are set by the government through the National Commission for Petroleum Product Prices.

  • Issues & Prospects

    Electricity:

    To achieve its electricity decarbonisation targets, Gabon has set an ambition to produce 100% clean electricity by 2035, drastically reducing its reliance on fossil fuel-based thermal power generation.

  • Graph 1: Primary Consumption Trends by Energy Source
  • Graph 2: Total Consumption Market Share by Energy (2024)
  • Graph 3: Installed Electric Capacity by Source
  • Graph 4: Installed Electric Capacity by Source (2024)
  • Graph 5: Gross Power Production by Source & Consumption
  • Graph 6: Power Generation by Source (2024)
  • Graph 7: Crude Oil Production & Consumption
  • Graph 8: Petroleum Products Production & Consumption
  • Graph 9: Gas Production & Consumption
  • Graph 10: Emissions of GHG and CO2 from Fuel Combustion
  • Graph 11: Final Demand Trends by Energy Source
  • Graph 12: Final Consumption by Sector
  • Graph 13: Final Consumption Market Share by Sector (2024)
  • Graph 14: Final Consumption in Industry by Energy Source
  • Graph 15: Final Consumption in Transport by Energy Source
  • Graph 16: Energy Prices in Transport (Taxes Included)
  • Graph 17: Final Consumption in Residential, Services, Agriculture by Energy Source
  • Graph 18: Energy Prices in Residential (Taxes Included)
  • Graph 19: Upcoming New Capacity by Energy Source
  • Economic Indicators: Annual historical data including population, GDP growth, imports and exports, inflation rate, energy security and efficiency indicators, CO2 emissions.
  • Supply Indicators: Historical data including oil and gas reserves, electric and refining capacity, energy production, power production and external trade. All are detailed by energy source.
  • Demand Indicators: Historical data including consumption per inhabitant, consumption trends, total consumption by energy source, final consumption by energy source and sector, and electricity consumption by sector.
  • Energy Balances: Single table displaying the overall energy industry balance per annum, also graphically displayed by energy sub-segment.

The Gabon energy market data since 1990 and up to is included in the Excel file accompanying the Gabon country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.

Key Data included in the excelsheet:

  • Economic indicators: Annual historical economic indicators, energy security, energy efficiency and CO2 emissions.
  • Supply indicators: Annual historical reserves, capacity, production and external trade (imports(+) exports(-) balance).
  • Demand indicators: Annual historical consumption per capita, consumption trends, total consumption, final consumption (per energy and per sector) and electricity consumption total and per sector.
  • Energy Balance: total and per energy.
  • Gabon Energy Prices: In addition to the analysis provided on the report we also provided a data set which includes historical details on the Gabon energy prices for the follow items: price of premium gasoline (taxes incl.), price of diesel (taxes incl.), price of electricity in industry (taxes incl.), price of electricity for households (taxes incl.), price of natural gas in industry (taxes incl.), prices of natural gas for households (taxes incl.), spot price of Brent and CO2 emissions (from fuel combustion).