Power mix by fuel (Gabon)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Gabon electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
523gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
35.4%low-carbon electricity
35.4%renewables
64.6%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Gabon
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poubara | Hydro | 160 |
| 2 | Cap Lopez power plant | Gas | 120 |
| 3 | Owendo | Gas | 77 |
| 4 | Tchimbele | Hydro | 68 |
| 5 | Port-Gentil | Gas | 68 |
| 6 | Kinguele | Hydro | 58 |
| 7 | Rabi | Oil | 16 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Gabon?
There are 7 current or operating power-plant records in Gabon in this open dataset, with about 567 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Gabon?
Poubara is the largest at about 160 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Gabon?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (3 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Gabon's electricity grid?
Gabon's grid carbon intensity is about 523 gCO₂/kWh, with 35.4% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).