Gabon’s energy mix is characterized by a high reliance on biofuels and waste (74.9%) for total energy supply and a split between hydropower (46.3%) and fossil fuels (53.4%) for electricity generation. The country is currently undergoing a transition focused on expanding renewable capacity, specifically targeting 10 MW of solar power by the end of 2025 and aiming for 85% rural electrification.

Gabon is emerging as a potential, though constrained, player in Africa’s green hydrogen sector, leveraging its significant renewable energy resources (hydro, solar) to pivot away from oil dependence. Green hydrogen currently costs roughly four times more than hydrogen produced from natural gas. Gabon lacks the specialized pipelines and storage facilities required for hydrogen transport, making immediate export difficult. In addition, investors currently prioritize countries with more established roadmaps, such as Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa.

As of 2026, there is no information indicating that Gabon is producing green hydrogen by electrolysis of seawater.