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Gabonese State

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The Gabonese State, through its ministries, agencies, and state-owned enterprises, is the primary driver and facilitator of infrastructure development in Gabon. Its strategy focuses on modernizing transport networks, enhancing energy and water access, developing digital infrastructure, and improving social services to diversify the economy and improve living standards. It often partners with international financial institutions and private investors for project financing and execution.

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Founded 1960
Sovereign StateGovernmentInvestorDeveloperOperator

Strategic Overview

  • The Gabonese State prioritizes infrastructure development as a key pillar for economic diversification and social progress.
  • Significant focus on improving connectivity through road networks, port facilities, and digital infrastructure.
  • Committed to increasing energy access and promoting cleaner energy sources, particularly hydropower.
  • Actively seeks partnerships with international financial institutions and private sector entities for project financing and expertise.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

African Development Bank approves €100 million loan for the rehabilitation and asphalt paving of the Ndjolé-Medoumane section of the Transgabonaise road project.
Financing Roads/Toll Roads Gabon July 2021 with African Development Bank (AfDB)
Gabon commissions the 27.6 MW Fe 2 hydropower plant to increase national electricity supply.
Development Hydropower Gabon March 2022 27.6 MW with China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC)
World Bank approves additional financing of $30 million for the Central African Backbone (CAB) project to expand access to high-speed internet and reduce costs in Gabon.
Financing Digital/Telecom Gabon June 2021 with World Bank

Investment Focus

Technologies
Hybrid1
Geography
Gabon1

Key People

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema
Transitional President
Raymond Ndong Sima
Prime Minister
Toussaint Nkouma Emane
Minister of Public Works, Equipment, Infrastructure, and Land Use Planning

Track Record

64
Years Active
Notable projects: Transgabonaise Road Project, Fe 2 Hydropower Plant, Central African Backbone (CAB) Project - Gabon Component, Port of Owendo Expansion

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
TransportDigital/TelecomSocial InfrastructureUtilitiesEnergy TransitionAirportsPortsRailRoads/Toll Roads
Technologies
HydropowerWater InfrastructureDigital Infrastructure
Geographies
GabonAfrica
Deal Stage
GreenfieldBrownfieldOperating

Subsidiaries

Fonds Gabonais d'Investissements Stratégiques (FGIS)Société d'Energie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG)Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer du Gabon (SETRAG)Office National des Ports du Gabon (ONPG)Société Gabonaise de Transport (SOGATRA)
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