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Cameroon opens nine oil and gas blocks to global investors

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Ahmed Boulor

Ahmed Boulor is a Nigerian journalist who is versed in covering content regarding political economy, business, tech and energy markets
  • Nine oil and gas blocks offered in proven basins
  • Flexible contracts target global upstream investors

 

YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON – Cameroon has opened nine oil and gas blocks to global investors under its 2025–26 licensing round, targeting fresh upstream capital in two established hydrocarbon basins.

The licensing round, managed by the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH), was launched Aug. 1, 2025, with bids due by March 30, 2026. Final awards are expected in late April.

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