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From Stalled Talks To Breakthroughs: Yoyo-Yolanda Signals New Chapter For Gulf Of Guinea – OpEd

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05.02.2026

Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea have signed a unitization agreement to jointly develop the cross-border Yoyo-Yolanda gas fields, marking a decisive step toward accelerating long-delayed gas monetization in the Gulf of Guinea. Forming part of the broader Gas Mega Hub (GMH) – an initiative led by Equatorial Guinea to monetize stranded gas reserves – the agreement strengthens cross-border cooperation at a time when the GMH is showing signs of resurgence.  

As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) strongly supports the milestone, recognizing it as a clear signal that both countries are moving swiftly from negotiation to execution. As the project advances, the Chamber has called for sustained urgency, streamlined approvals and coordinated infrastructure development to maintain investor confidence and unlock the full economic potential of the Yoyo-Yolanda project.

Containing 2.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas reserves, the Yoyo-Yolanda project is an integral part of the GMH, monetizing gas resources across two strategic fields. Operators Noble Energy Cameroon and Noble Energy Equatorial Guinea – both Chevron companies – have reaffirmed their full commitment to the project. Jim Swartz, Chairman and........

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