Infrastructure

Following the completion of Phase 1, further development is planned in subsequent phases. This port project is being undertaken pursuant to a long-term Port Convention with OPRAG, the Gabonese Port Authority.

The infrastructure will initially cater to the local needs of the agriculture, mining, and oil sectors already established in the region. Moreover, it is designed to function as a hub that enhances the supply chain efficiency for southern Gabon, offering a viable alternative to road transport.

Concurrently, GMDC is developing an Industrial Zone behind the port, which will span up to 400 hectares. This zone is intended to accommodate industrial, logistic, and commercial facilities, fostering the anticipated development in Nyanga province and, more broadly, southern Gabon.

The Mayumba power station (IPP Mayumba) is slated for commissioning in 2025. Additionally, an electricity grid is to be developed by the Gabon Power Company (https://gpc-gabon.com/en) during 2024 and 2025 to meet local demand. This development will significantly unlock the region's potential, with GMDC providing support to operators in finding solutions.

In anticipation of significant population growth and to prevent unmitigated environmental degradation, plans are in place for municipal infrastructure enhancements. These enhancements are designed to accommodate an additional 30,000 people over the next 10 years. They include the provision of water, sanitation, electricity, roads, stormwater drainage, and solid waste management services in the Mayumba area.