Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea have signed a unitization agreement to jointly develop the cross-border Yoyo-Yolanda gas fields, marking a decisive step toward accelerating long-delayed gas monetization in the Gulf of Guinea. Forming part of the broader Gas Mega Hub (GMH) – an initiative led by Equatorial Guinea to monetize stranded gas reserves – the agreement strengthens cross-border cooperation at a time when the GMH is showing signs of resurgence.
Containing 2.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas reserves, the Yoyo-Yolanda project is an integral part of the GMH, monetizing gas resources across two strategic fields. Operators Noble Energy Cameroon and Noble Energy Equatorial Guinea – both Chevron companies – have reaffirmed their full commitment to the project. Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria and the Mid-Africa Region, highlighted that the project is central to Chevron’s strategy of supporting long-term LNG supply and leveraging existing infrastructure at Alen and Punta Europa.
For Cameroon, the Yoyo-Yolanda project supports the country’s 2035 universal energy access goals, including expanding access to LPG, biogas and electricity, while boosting export revenues. Beyond energy revenues, Yoyo-Yolanda is expected to catalyze broader socio-economic benefits. Accelerated development will expand local content participation, strengthen workforce development and act as a door opener for new exploration campaigns across the Gulf of Guinea, reinforcing the region’s position as an emerging gas investment frontier.
For Equatorial Guinea, Yoyo-Yolanda is a cornerstone of the country’s GMH strategy, aimed at positioning the nation as a regional gas processing and monetization hub. The project reinforces Equatorial Guinea’s drive to commercialize its 1.5 tcf of domestic gas reserves to support energy security, industrialization and export growth.
As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) strongly supports the milestone, recognizing it as a clear signal that both countries are moving swiftly from negotiation to execution. As the project advances, the Chamber has called for sustained urgency, streamlined approvals and coordinated infrastructure development to maintain investor confidence and unlock the full economic potential of the Yoyo-Yolanda project.
