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Perenco is one of Africa’s most active and technically agile oil & gas operators. With a major presence in Gabon, Cameroon, the DRC, and beyond, the company has played a pioneering role in monetising associated gas, reducing flaring, and investing in gas-to-power, LPG, and LNG infrastructure.
Perenco is arguably the most active private developer of natural gas in Central Africa, with a presence across Gabon, Cameroon, the DRC, Congo-Brazzaville and Chad. Through an integrated, infrastructure-first model, it is unlocking volumes that were historically flared or stranded—transforming gas into electricity, LPG, LNG, and industrial fuel across the region.
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Founded several decades ago, Perenco has evolved into one of the largest family-owned oil & gas companies globally, with operations spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. The company entered the African market in the 1990s and has since become a critical operator in Central and West Africa, particularly in Gabon, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad.
Perenco’s business model prioritises long-term, integrated field development, combining upstream production with midstream processing and export facilities. This has enabled the company to revive under-invested assets, develop previously flared or stranded gas, and pioneer new models for gas-based development in the region.
Perenco’s African upstream portfolio spans a mix of onshore, shallow water, and offshore blocks across Gabon, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, making it one of the most operationally embedded producers in the Gulf of Guinea.
What sets Perenco apart is its commitment to gas monetisation in jurisdictions where others have historically flared or ignored associated gas. In a region where commercial and technical hurdles have long deterred investment in gas infrastructure, Perenco has developed a multi-faceted model that combines technical innovation with commercial pragmatism—turning gas into power, LNG, LPG, and industrial fuel.
Perenco is one of the only operators in the Gulf of Guinea with a comprehensive gas portfolio, spanning:
By deploying its own infrastructure—compression systems, pipelines, liquefaction plants—Perenco is not only cutting emissions but also creating value from gas volumes that most operators would overlook. This upstream-midstream integration is central to its ability to sustain production in mature fields while supporting domestic energy access and industrialisation.
Perenco’s African upstream portfolio spans a mix of onshore, shallow water, and offshore blocks across Gabon, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, making it one of the most operationally embedded producers in the Gulf of Guinea.
What sets Perenco apart is its commitment to gas monetisation in jurisdictions where others have historically flared or ignored associated gas. In a region where commercial and technical hurdles have long deterred investment in gas infrastructure, Perenco has developed a multi-faceted model that combines technical innovation with commercial pragmatism—turning gas into power, LNG, LPG, and industrial fuel.
Perenco is one of the only operators in the Gulf of Guinea with a comprehensive gas portfolio, spanning:
By deploying its own infrastructure—compression systems, pipelines, liquefaction plants—Perenco is not only cutting emissions but also creating value from gas volumes that most operators would overlook. This upstream-midstream integration is central to its ability to sustain production in mature fields while supporting domestic energy access and industrialisation.
Perenco has long been a pathfinder for gas infrastructure development in Central Africa, proving that gas can be commercially viable—even in challenging environments with limited policy support or market readiness. As early as 2006, the company began building out gas infrastructure in Gabon, investing in a 400-kilometre offshore gas gathering network that linked several fields to a central compression station at Batanga. This allowed it to capture and monetise associated gas that would have otherwise been flared, and deliver it to power plants in Libreville and Port-Gentil—replacing diesel, cutting emissions, and setting the template for gas-for-power in the region.
The model was later scaled in Cameroon, where Perenco became the anchor supplier to the 216 MW Kribi power station, commissioned in 2013. This was followed by the launch of Africa’s first floating LNG platform, the Hilli Episeyo FLNG, off the coast of Sanaga South in 2018—positioning Cameroon as the first African country and second globally to deploy FLNG technology. To date, the project has exported over 70 LNG cargoes, showcasing Perenco’s ability to deliver technically complex infrastructure that meets both domestic and export needs.
Now the story comes full circle—back to Gabon, where Perenco’s gas journey first began. The commissioning of the $50 million Bipaga LPG plant in 2023 was just an appetizer for what’s to come. With a capacity of 15,000 tons per year, the plant has already ended Gabon’s LPG import dependence, but more importantly, it signals a much larger transformation now underway.
Building on this foundation, Perenco is spearheading one of Central Africa’s most ambitious gas infrastructure expansions: the development of a new 550-kilometre pipeline network to unlock stranded reserves in southern offshore Gabon. This network will feed into the planned Cap Lopez LNG terminal, which will make Gabon an LNG exporter for the first time, significantly boost domestic LPG supply, and serve as a long-term platform for monetising flared and stranded gas across the region.
Through this progressive, infrastructure-led strategy, Perenco has redefined what’s possible for gas monetisation in the Gulf of Guinea—turning environmental liabilities into strategic energy assets and setting the standard for practical, integrated energy transition in Africa.
Perenco has long been a pathfinder for gas infrastructure development in Central Africa, proving that gas can be commercially viable—even in challenging environments with limited policy support or market readiness. As early as 2006, the company began building out gas infrastructure in Gabon, investing in a 400-kilometre offshore gas gathering network that linked several fields to a central compression station at Batanga. This allowed it to capture and monetise associated gas that would have otherwise been flared, and deliver it to power plants in Libreville and Port-Gentil—replacing diesel, cutting emissions, and setting the template for gas-for-power in the region.
The model was later scaled in Cameroon, where Perenco became the anchor supplier to the 216 MW Kribi power station, commissioned in 2013. This was followed by the launch of Africa’s first floating LNG platform, the Hilli Episeyo FLNG, off the coast of Sanaga South in 2018—positioning Cameroon as the first African country and second globally to deploy FLNG technology. To date, the project has exported over 70 LNG cargoes, showcasing Perenco’s ability to deliver technically complex infrastructure that meets both domestic and export needs.
Now the story comes full circle—back to Gabon, where Perenco’s gas journey first began. The commissioning of the $50 million Bipaga LPG plant in 2023 was just an appetizer for what’s to come. With a capacity of 15,000 tons per year, the plant has already ended Gabon’s LPG import dependence, but more importantly, it signals a much larger transformation now underway.
Building on this foundation, Perenco is spearheading one of Central Africa’s most ambitious gas infrastructure expansions: the development of a new 550-kilometre pipeline network to unlock stranded reserves in southern offshore Gabon. This network will feed into the planned Cap Lopez LNG terminal, which will make Gabon an LNG exporter for the first time, significantly boost domestic LPG supply, and serve as a long-term platform for monetising flared and stranded gas across the region.
Through this progressive, infrastructure-led strategy, Perenco has redefined what’s possible for gas monetisation in the Gulf of Guinea—turning environmental liabilities into strategic energy assets and setting the standard for practical, integrated energy transition in Africa.
As major IOCs retreat from mature African basins, Perenco is positioning itself as the quiet powerhouse of African gas—focused not just on extraction, but on transforming gas into electricity, LPG, LNG, and industrial development.
Perenco’s business model—low-profile, high-impact, infrastructure-first—is increasingly viewed as a blueprint for Africa’s gas future. Its ability to unlock value from mature fields, deploy infrastructure ahead of demand, and deliver tangible domestic benefits sets it apart in a fast-changing energy landscape.
Over the past decade and a half, Perenco has evolved from an indigenous producer into a gas-focused energy company, with infrastructure and assets aligned with Nigeria’s long-term energy transition and industrialisation agenda.
Perenco Founded
The company is established with a focus on upstream oil, gradually building a presence in mature and underdeveloped hydrocarbon basins.
Expansion Across Key Regions
Perenco expands across Africa and Latin America, gaining recognition for revitalizing mature assets and extending field life.
Shift Toward Gas Monetization
Gas recovery and utilization are integrated into operations, reducing flaring and unlocking additional value from existing assets.
Gas Valorization Accelerates
The company strengthens gas capture, power generation, and domestic supply, particularly in Central and West Africa.
Gas-to-Power Project Development
Perenco advances infrastructure-linked projects, positioning gas as a driver of local industrialization and energy access.
Cap Lopez LNG Project Launched
An existing oil terminal in Gabon is transformed into an LNG export facility, marking entry into small-scale LNG infrastructure.
Integrated Gas Model Expansion
Gas processing, modular LNG, and power generation scale across the portfolio with a focus on fast, cost-efficient solutions.
Pragmatic Gas Development Leader
Perenco leverages mature assets and existing infrastructure to deliver commercially viable gas projects in complex environments.
