Eco-Friendly Transition: Cameroon Prepares for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
A meeting held on August 6, 2026, at the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority headquarters brought together representatives from the National Refining Company, the National Hydrocarbons Company, and sectoral ministries to discuss the feasibility study prior to the national workshop scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2026.
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The technical analysis takes into account the scarcity of exploitable land, with arable land covering only 10% of the national territory, approximately 4.7 million hectares.
The chosen option prioritizes the direct exploitation of organic waste generated by major agro-industrial complexes to avoid competition with food crops. The industrial logistics rely on the reservation of a 500-hectare space in the Kribi industrial zone, coupled with the deployment of a 300-hectare experimental plantation in the Manyu department. The initiative, supervised by the International Civil Aviation Organization and the European Union, mobilizes university research from Maroua and Dschang to establish a sustainable supply model.
The energy valorization of by-products from Sodecoton, Sosucam, or CDC creates a new profitability hub for agricultural sectors. The development of dedicated transformation sites secures the refining logistics near major consumption centers. The creation of vegetable residue collection units boosts rural employment in the Manyu department.
The progressive incorporation of bio-kerosene into aircraft reservoirs protects airlines from European carbon penalties. The development of a local bioenergy sector reduces imports of refined fossil fuels from abroad. The exploitation of agricultural residues consolidates the energy independence of national airport platforms.
Flore Nlend
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