Douala Bassa is a 14.14 MW oil power plant located in Cameroon. It ranks among the few oil plants in the country. Ranked #2 of 4 oil plants in Cameroon, Douala Bassa accounts for 27.52% of the total oil capacity of 51 MW. The largest oil plant in Cameroon is Garoua at 16 MW, making Douala Bassa 1.13 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Edea (154.2 MW, Hydro). The plant is situated in the Littoral Region, approximately 200 km from the capital city, Yaoundé.
11 years old
Cameroon, Africa
- 6. largest of 8 plants in Cameroon
- #21,730 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,089 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 1.6% of the installed capacity of Cameroon
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Sonara operates 3 plants totalling 35 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 561 MW combined
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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