Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project

The Chad-Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project involved the construction of a 1070 km pipeline to transport crude oil from three fields in southwestern Chad to a floating facility 11 km off the Cameroon coast. The pipeline has been completed and "first oil" was achieved in July 2003, several months ahead of schedule. Revenues began to accrue in late 2003.
 
The project is a pioneering effort between IFC and the World Bank to demonstrate that large scale crude oil projects, when designed to ensure transparency and effective environmental and social mitigation, can significantly improve prospects for sustainable long term development.

To date, the project has generated employment for over 13,000 local people in Chad and Cameroon; over $400 million worth of infrastructure improvements; and over $680 million worth of procurement contracts. Other significant benefits are expected in both countries.

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Video-Chad Cameroon Pipeline
A 9-minute video co-sponsored by IFC and People TV that examines the history of the pipeline from nearly a decade ago to the successful launch in October 2003:



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• Project Overview
• World Finance Article on Chad-Cameroon Project
• Press Releases
  
  

More information on the project is available at: http://www.worldbank.org/afr/ccproj

Other Resources:

Project Fact Sheet	Chad SME Program	Benefits for Chad

MEDIA CONTACT:
Hannfried von Hindenburg
E-mail: hvonhindenburg@ifc.org
Phone: 202-458-5613