EQUATORIAL GUINEA : Tradex expands its network to 12 service stations
La voix des entreprises 
(LVDE) — With the inauguration of the Tradex Hassan II service station in Malabo, the Tradex Group has reached a new milestone in its regional expansion. This strategic opening confirms the ambition of its Equatorial Guinean subsidiary to establish itself sustainably as a key player in the distribution of petroleum products in Central Africa.
The official inauguration ceremony of the Tradex Hassan II service station, held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Malabo, marks a significant turning point for Tradex Equatorial Guinea. By expanding its network to twelve operational service stations, the subsidiary strengthens its territorial coverage and consolidates its presence in an energy market considered strategic within the CEMAC sub-region. The event took place in the presence of senior officials, including the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea, the Cameroonian Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development, as well as Mrs. Nathalie Moudiki, representing the President of the Tradex Group.
A subsidiary of Tradex SA, itself backed by Cameroon’s National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH), Tradex Equatorial Guinea is pursuing a strategy of gradual growth beyond Cameroon’s borders. This new outlet reflects the group’s determination to bring its services closer to consumers while complying with the quality, safety and regulatory standards specific to the petroleum sector.
Since November 7, 2025, the subsidiary has been under the leadership of Alain Francis Ngondi Owona. His appointment comes at a time of reinforced structuring of the group’s international operations, with the objective of optimizing operational performance and securing investments made in Equatorial Guinea.
Operating in the country since November 2015, Tradex Equatorial Guinea has steadily built a solid market position. In 2019, a strategic agreement signed with Equatorial Guinean authorities paved the way for studies and financing initiatives aimed at developing fixed and floating petroleum storage infrastructure, designed to enhance the country’s logistical resilience.
Despite a demanding operating environment—marked in particular by a temporary suspension of activities last October due to administrative, tax and environmental compliance issues—the company swiftly resumed operations, demonstrating its adaptability and commitment to regulatory standards. With a share capital of CFAF 1.5 billion, Tradex Equatorial Guinea now aims to play a leading role in modernizing petroleum product distribution across Central Africa.
Raphael Mforlem
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