CAMEROON : TotalEnergies entrusts Prometal Steelworks with local manufacturing of domestic gas cylinders
(LVDE) – On May 7, 2026, in Douala, TotalEnergies Cameroon and Prometal Steelworks formalized the strengthening of their industrial partnership focused on the local production of domestic gas cylinders. Led by its Managing Director, Lassina Touré, the TotalEnergies Cameroon delegation visited Prometal Steelworks’ facilities to assess its industrial capabilities. Since November 2025, the company has been manufacturing cylinders marketed under the French energy group’s brand on the Cameroonian market.
Esther Grâce 
Inside Prometal Steelworks’ industrial site, the metallic hum of production lines occasionally drowns out conversations between executives. Under massive factory structures, helmeted technicians oversee production lines while mechanical arms move large steel cylinders destined to become domestic gas bottles. Amid this intense industrial activity, the TotalEnergies Cameroon delegation moves through the facility, closely observing each stage of the manufacturing process.
On May 7, 2026, the energy group led in Cameroon by Lassina Touré carried out a strategic visit to Prometal Steelworks in Douala. The delegation was welcomed by Hussein Kleit, Deputy Managing Director of the Cameroonian industrial group. The visit aimed to evaluate a partnership that reflects a growing shift toward local industrial substitution in Cameroon.
Since November 2025, Prometal Steelworks has been producing domestic gas cylinders locally for TotalEnergies Cameroon under its PROGAZ brand. This marks a transition from imported equipment to local manufacturing, in line with national policies promoting local content and reducing dependence on external supply chains.
During the visit, TotalEnergies executives followed the full production sequence: metal sheet cutting, assembly, welding, heat treatment, resistance testing, and safety inspections. Technical teams emphasized strict compliance with industrial standards and quality protocols required in the energy sector.
For Prometal, this contract represents more than a commercial agreement. It signals recognition of its positioning in high-value metallurgical transformation. The company has been pursuing an industrial upgrading strategy aimed at meeting international standards in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and industrial materials.
For TotalEnergies Cameroon, outsourcing production to a local player also reflects a broader shift in procurement strategy. Amid global supply chain disruptions, fluctuating import costs, and increasing demands for industrial sovereignty, local production has become a key lever for securing supply chains.
The domestic gas market in Cameroon is experiencing steady growth. Sector data indicate rising consumption driven by urbanization and public policies promoting gas as an alternative to wood fuel, helping reduce pressure on forest resources. This trend is increasing demand for storage cylinders and safety-compliant equipment.
In Douala, this partnership between TotalEnergies and Prometal illustrates the ongoing transformation of Cameroon’s industrial landscape. Once heavily reliant on imports for manufactured goods, the country is gradually building local production capacity to serve domestic demand and strengthen industrial autonomy. At the end of the visit, discussions continued on future industrial development and expanded production capacities. Beyond technical demonstrations and institutional statements, a shared ambition emerged: building a stronger local industrial base capable of producing strategic energy-related equipment within Cameroon.
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