Blason de la République Gabonaise
Gabonese Republic
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General Presentation

CNEE Serving Gabon

National Council for Water and Electricity

A public administrative institution committed to universal access to essential services

Water Management
Public Lighting
Public Service
30+
Years of Experience
Public service since 1995
9
Provinces Covered
National presence
170+
Qualified Agents
Dedicated team
24/7
Continuous Service
Permanent availability

Who We Are

We are a State organization under the oversight of the Ministry in charge of Universal Access to Water and Energy. We ensure the execution of public service related to the management of public water networks (water fountain, urban hydraulic drilling, rural hydraulic drilling), the management of public lighting networks (streetlight, high mast, traffic lights) and ensure the water and electricity consumption expenses of public buildings of local authorities (town halls and departmental councils).

Our Fields of Action

CNEE operates in three strategic areas to guarantee public service throughout Gabonese territory

Public Water Network Management

Public Water Network Management

Complete administration of drinking water supply infrastructure for local authorities

Installation and maintenance of public water fountains
Management of hydraulic boreholes in urban areas
Development of hydraulic boreholes in rural areas
Preventive and corrective maintenance of installations
Network extensions according to identified needs
Public Lighting Network Management

Public Lighting Network Management

Deployment and maintenance of lighting systems to ensure citizen safety and comfort

Installation of conventional and solar streetlights
Management of high masts
Maintenance of traffic signal lights
Modernization towards sustainable energy solutions
Planning of network extensions
Financial and Administrative Management

Financial and Administrative Management

Rigorous administration of public funds and management of local authority consumption expenses

Management of Special Water Fund (FSO)
Management of Special Electricity Fund (FSE)
Coverage of town hall consumption
Coverage of departmental council consumption
Budget optimization and expense control

Our Main Responsibilities

Decision and Creation

Decide on the creation of water and public lighting networks throughout the national territory

Strategic Planning

Survey extension needs and establish maintenance and development work programs

Control and Quality

Ensure infrastructure quality and sustainability through regular maintenance

Support to Communities

Provide technical support to local authorities in facility operation

Our Team Serving the Public

Our Team Serving the Public

CNEE has more than 170 qualified agents distributed throughout the national territory. Our multidisciplinary team combines technical expertise, administrative management and public service commitment to meet citizen needs.

Institutional Status

Legal NaturePublic Administrative Institution
Technical OversightMinistry of Universal Access to Water and Energy
CreationLaw N°14/95 of November 23, 1995
ReorganizationDecree N°0658/PR/MERH of April 21, 2011
Latest UpdateDecree N°0099/PR/MERH of February 19, 2024