Interview – Christophe Atangana Ndende, Exploration Director SNH
Why was it important for you to be represented as a Bronze sponsor at CAPE?
The National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) has been active within the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) since its creation in 1987, Cameroon being one of the founding members of this association initially called APPA. It was but natural for us to support this flagship event, which gives substance to the vision of APPO. We fully adhere to and support this vision.
Indeed, the African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition (CAPE) provides an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and partnerships between different structures of APPO member countries, especially in the exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons, which are the core of our activity. CAPE is therefore a real catalyst for improving energy security and economic diversification in Africa through sharing of experience and knowhow, as is SNH a catalyst for development in Cameroon through many oil and gas projects it is carrying out.
Why was it important for you to be represented as a Bronze sponsor at CAPE?
The National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) has been active within the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) since its creation in 1987, Cameroon being one of the founding members of this association initially called APPA. It was but natural for us to support this flagship event, which gives substance to the vision of APPO. We fully adhere to and support this vision.
Indeed, the African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition (CAPE) provides an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and partnerships between different structures of APPO member countries, especially in the exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons, which are the core of our activity. CAPE is therefore a real catalyst for improving energy security and economic diversification in Africa through sharing of experience and know-how, as is SNH a catalyst for development in Cameroon through many oil and gas projects it is carrying out.
What was the key outcome for SNH of participating in CAPE VIII?
At CAPE VIII, SNH was able to highlight the opportunities of Cameroon’s hydrocarbon sector, including the promotion of eight free blocks in producing basins. We were also able to present the investment incentives provided by our legislation and various other benefits.
Beyond this promotional aspect, we were able to share our innovative and positive experience in natural gas liquefaction or energy production from this resource for the benefit of industries and households. These useful experiences can be applied in other APPO member countries. In this giving and receiving meeting that makes up the CAPE, we have also drawn useful information on the activities carried out by other oil companies, for example on improvement of E&P data, through a partnership concluded by SNH with CGG UK.
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