The President of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency Paul BIYA held a joint meeting with Mr. Finn Johnsen, President of Green Energy Norway (Grenor SA), and Mr. Song Dong Sheng, President of Power China International.
The Head of State granted an audience to the Norwegian and Chinese energy investors on Friday 11 August 2017 at the Unity Palace.
Speaking to reporters after the 90-minute audience, both personalities revealed their interest to join forces with the Government in the realisation of energy-related projects in Cameroon.
Mr. Finn Johnsen announced that Grenor SA plans to create at least 800,000 new jobs in Cameroon “based on access to electricity”. He cited three projects. These include:
- a 150 MW Thermal Plant in Douala;
- the construction of a Hydroelectric Plant in collaboration with Power China International;
- and a 1,000 MW Gas-fired Power Plant in partnership with ENEO and the Government of Cameroon.
On his part, Mr. Song Dong Sheng of Power China International said he seized the opportunity to update the Head of State on their input towards the completion of the Memve’ele Hydroelectric Dam project. He also stated that the Chinese Group will continue its cooperation with the Government of Cameroon; to accomplish the 2035 industrialisation plan.
