Cameroon advances Kribi rail corridor and hydrocarbon terminal projects

The Cameroonian government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and mining firm Camalco will sign a memorandum of understanding in Yaoundé on June 4 to set a framework for the Edéa‑Kribi‑Lolabé‑Campo rail corridor. The agreement aims to link the national rail network to the deep‑water Port of Kribi and provide a dedicated export route for bauxite from Camalco’s Minim Martap project. The MoU outlines a public‑private partnership for feasibility studies, financing, construction, operation and maintenance, but does not constitute a final investment decision.

A separate infrastructure push targets the Kribi Hydrocarbon Terminal (THK). On June 5, the Cameroon State Deposits Company (SCDP) and the autonomous Port of Kribi (PAK) inspected the site following presidential approval of financing on May 22. The terminal will store 140,000 m³ of liquid hydrocarbons and 12,000 t of LPG, feature a 16‑metre‑draft deep‑water quay and is expected to cut import costs and reduce supply‑risk for the region. The project, backed by a 2025 tripartite agreement with the Parlym/Negri consortium, moves into an operational phase, reinforcing Cameroon’s role as a central‑African energy hub.