Bafoussam is a 10.62 MW oil power plant in Cameroon, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #3 of 4 oil plants in Cameroon, it represents 20.67% of the country's total oil capacity of 51 MW. The largest oil plant in Cameroon is Garoua at 16 MW, making Bafoussam 1.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Cameroon, approximately 300 km northwest of Yaoundé.
11 years old
Cameroon, Africa
- 7. largest of 8 plants in Cameroon
- #23,476 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,215 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 1.2% of the installed capacity of Cameroon
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Sonara operates 3 plants totalling 35 MW
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Cameroon- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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