Electricity: Socadel plans CFAF 52.6 billion to supply its thermal power plants

Cameroon’s electricity company Socadel has launched two tenders worth a combined estimated CFAF 52.622 billion, including tax, to supply heavy fuel oil and diesel to 33 thermal power plants across the country. Published by the Public Contracts Regulatory Agency on October 19, 2026, the tenders are financed from Socadel’s own budget for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. The largest allocation, CFAF 36.715 billion, covers HFO 3500 heavy fuel oil for the Limbé, Dibamba, Oyomabang and Logbaba plants in two lots. The contracts specify a minimum of 35,327 tonnes and an indicative maximum of 70,653 tonnes, with deliveries based on operating needs under a 15-month framework agreement.