Chad-Cameroon pipeline transit revenues exceed 15 billion FCFA

Cameroon's public finances are benefiting significantly from transit fees for Chadian oil, with revenues exceeding 15 billion FCFA between January and May 2026. The figures underscore the strategic importance of the Chad-Cameroon pipeline.

By the end of April 2026, Cameroon had already collected 12.15 billion FCFA in transit fees. This represents an 11% year-on-year increase compared to the nearly 10.95 billion FCFA recorded in the same period of 2025. This growth is attributed to sustained high volumes of crude oil transported through the pipeline.

The pipeline, which stretches over 1,000 kilometers, connects Chad's oil fields to the offshore terminal in Kribi, Cameroon. Since its commissioning in 2003, it has been a vital piece of energy infrastructure for the sub-region, enabling the export of Chadian oil to international markets and providing Cameroon with consistent revenue through royalties and transit fees.

In an environment where governments are actively seeking budgetary resources, the pipeline's performance reinforces its economic value. It also solidifies Cameroon's role as a major energy corridor in Central Africa, with the financial returns contributing to the state's non-fiscal revenues.