Gabon
power plants.
Gabon has 9 operating power plants in the catalog, 831 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 59.7% of operating capacity (496 MW), with hydro a distant second at 39%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Grand Poubara Hydroelectric Plant (160 MW, recorded start year 2013).
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: .
Gabon 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 Gabon
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Gabon
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 Gabon get its electricity?
Across the 9 operating plants in the catalog, Gabon's capacity is led by natural gas at 59.7% (496 MW), then hydro at 39% and solar at 1.3%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Gabon?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Gabon is Grand Poubara Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 160 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2013.
How many power plants does Gabon have?
The catalog tracks 9 operating power plants in Gabon, with 831 MW in all.
Can I see Gabon's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Gabon 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.