The Government of Cameroon has selected Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Ltd and China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd to construct the Limbe Combined-Cycle Gas-Fired Power Plant and associated infrastructure in the country’s southwest region, according to an official announcement made on August 20, 2025.

The decision concludes a decade- long search for suitable partners after prior negotiations with firms including Eranove stalled.

The project, structured as a public-private partnership, is valued at CFA 176 billion (approximately USD 312 million). The Government of Cameroon will contribute CFA 26 billion (15%), while Sunon Asogli Power and China Energy will provide the remaining 85%.

Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and conclude by 2029, adding 350 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the national grid. The project will alleviate power shortages in the southwest, coastal, and western regions, and contribute significantly toward Cameroon’s 2030 goal of 5,000 MW of installed capacity.

With Cameroon’s current national output hovering around 2,000 MW, the country faces persistent energy deficits that stifle industrial growth and hinder efforts to electrify rural areas. The Limbe project aligns with the government’s strategy to diversify the energy mix, reduce dependency on hydropower, and stabilize energy supply by utilizing natural gas, which is considered a more climate-resilient and reliable source. The partnership between Sunon Asogli Power, a leading independent power producer in Ghana, and China Energy, a global powerhouse in engineering and construction, demonstrates the increasingly pivotal role of both Chinese and African firms in Africa’s evolving energy sector.

Ghanaian lawyer and lead consultant for the project, Madam Penelope Mawulolo Jones-Mensah, warmly welcomed the announcement and expressed gratitude to the Cameroonian government for the trust placed in the partnership. “I would like to express my profound appreciation to the Government of Cameroon for its confidence in this joint venture,” said Jones-Mensah. “I commend Sunon Asogli Power for expanding its footprint into Cameroon, and I am honoured to contribute to a project that fosters meaningful cross-border collaboration and long-term impact in Africa’s energy sector. This is a significant step toward regional integration and shared prosperity—an outcome that is deeply personal to me and vital for the future development of both nations.”

The contract award paves the way for the next critical project milestones, including environmental impact assessments, contract finalization, and financial close. Once completed, the Limbe power plant will provide a more reliable energy supply, boost industrial competitiveness, and foster economic development across Cameroon’s southwest corridor.