ACN conducted a study with GGF funding on the impact of natural gas on the population of logbaba which houses a gas plant. it appears that this locality is affected on the health plan by the pulmonary diseases resulting from the atmospheric pollution due to the particles released in the environment in Provence from this power plant. also the waste that is dumped in nature pollutes the water table and you can see water wells with fuel on the surface of the water. The populations have also complained of eye diseases resulting from the effects of this gas plant.

Gas and oil exploitation in Cameroon has significant impacts on the environment of local communities. These impacts can be divided into several categories :

1. Water Pollution: Oil exploration and extraction activities can lead to leaks of oil and chemicals into waterways and groundwater, which pollutes the drinking water of local communities. This can have serious consequences for human health, especially for the populations that depend on these water sources for their daily consumption.
2. Land degradation: Oil exploitation often requires the construction of roads, pipelines and industrial facilities, which leads to deforestation and the destruction of natural habitats. This can have a negative impact on local biodiversity, threatening the animal and plant species that depend on these ecosystems.
3. Air pollution: Gas and oil activities also produce polluting emissions such as carbon dioxide, methane and fine particles. These pollutants contribute to global warming and can cause respiratory problems in local populations.
4. Impact on livelihoods: Local communities that depend on agriculture, fishing or pastoralism may have their livelihoods affected by gas and oil exploitation. Water pollution and land degradation can reduce agricultural productivity and the availability of natural resources, which leads to a decrease in income and food security.
5. Social conflicts: Gas and oil exploitation can also lead to social tensions within local communities. Land disputes, insufficient compensation for land use and human rights violations are all problems that can lead to conflicts between oil companies, governments and local communities.

It is important that oil companies take into account these environmental impacts during their exploitation activities in Cameroon. Appropriate mitigation measures must be put in place to minimize these negative effects on the environment and local communities, while promoting sustainable development in the region.

“Africa Movement Building Community/Space” is totally disappointed at this development at a time like this, when there is efforts across African Continent and the Global South at large, as they are consciously shifting towards Renewable Energy Transition.

The “Don’t Gas Africa” Team is not happy with this development and efforts will be made to hold Polluters accountable.