Cameroon
power plants.
Cameroon has 15 operating power plants in the catalog, 1,946 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 72.2% of operating capacity (1,405 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 11.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Nachtigal Hydroelectric Plant (420 MW, recorded start year 2025).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Cameroon electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Cameroon
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Cameroon
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Cameroon get its electricity?
Across the 15 operating plants in the catalog, Cameroon's capacity is led by hydro at 72.2% (1,405 MW), then natural gas at 11.1% and oil at 7.6%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Cameroon?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Cameroon is Nachtigal Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 420 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2025.
How many power plants does Cameroon have?
The catalog tracks 15 operating power plants in Cameroon, with 1,946 MW in all.
Can I see Cameroon's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Cameroon to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.