Execution rate of Bamenda Gas Plant project put at 30 percent

The level of work done at the project site of the Liquified Petroleum Gas Plant in Bamenda, in the North West region of Cameroon, has been evaluated at 30%.

This was during an inspection visit to the Project site in Bangshie-Bamendankwe, on Thursday, August 24, 2023, by Okie Johnson Ndoh, General Manager of the Hydrocarbons Prices Stabilisation Fund known by its French abbreviation CSPH.

Assessing the level of work done so far, he assured the population of the North West Region, that the Bamenda Liquified Gas Plant project is feasible, realistic, and will be delivered in due time.

“Our presence here today is to assure the entire North West population that this project is treated as a priority amongst other projects, the CSPH General Manager said in a meeting with stakeholders chaired by the North West governor shortly after visiting the project site

Stating that some challenges have been identified and given particular attention for the smooth realisation of the project, Okie Johnson sounded optimistic about what has been accomplished in a short while.

“What we have seen today is that 30% of the work is realised within a short period of time,” he said with optimism, recalling that, “effective work has been ongoing on the site for six months now after the laying of foundation stone some nine months ago.”

Not void of Challenges

During the inspection visit, the contractor in charge of the project presented a litany of challenges faced at the site.

According to Esunge Longonje, Director of JENS Production Ltd, the construction company awarded the contract, “the site has been facing threats from separatist fighters, scaring
workers and causing a delay in execution.”

While poor roads also hamper the transportation of materials to the project site, other challenges include a lack of water and electricity and a limited surface area.

He, however, assured that “the company has sourced for more equipment to step up construction.”

Governor raises security concerns

After listening to security concerns raised as an impediment to the smooth execution of the project, North West governor Adolf Lele L’Afrique said, “The government, with assistance from security forces, will make sure that the site is well-secured for work to go on without any attacks from gunmen.”

He called on the population of Bamendakwe and the entire region “to support the authorities and cooperate for the speedy realisation of the project.”

The Fon of Bamendakwe and the Mayor of Bamenda I Council, on their part, promised to coordinate the population of Bamendakwe.

About the Bamenda Gas Plant

The Bamenda Gas Plant project consists of four gas tanks with a capacity of 50 metric tonnes each, one fire water tank, one gas filling hall, one generator, one product, and a fire pumping station.

It also consists of two nitrogen and air compressors, one engineering building, one clinic, one cafeteria, one playground, two security buildings, and two weighbridges.

Fru Angwafor, the President of the North West Regional Assembly, announced the project in September 2021 and estimated its cost to be 5.6 billion francs.

In November 2022, the Water and energy minister, Gaston Eloundou Essomba, along with other authorities, officially laid the foundation stone for its construction

Upon completion, the gas filling station will help the North West Region’s population renew expired gas bottles and refill domestic gas.

Some elements in this story were obtained from The Guardian Post Newspaper. Please grab the electronic version here!