An Institution Born from a Vision
The National Council for Water and Electricity is the result of a strong political will to guarantee all Gabonese citizens equitable access to essential services such as drinking water and public lighting. Its history is intimately linked to the development of public infrastructure and the improvement of people's living conditions.
Major Milestones
Creation of Special Funds
Adoption of laws n°9/93 and n°10/93 of April 7, 1993 creating the Special Water Fund (FSO) and Special Electricity Fund (FSE) respectively.
These founding laws establish the financing mechanism that will sustainably support water and public lighting infrastructure.
Birth of CNEE
Promulgation of law n°14/95 of November 23, 1995 creating CNEE and setting its composition, powers and functioning.
CNEE is created as a consultative, jurisdictional and executive body for network creation and management.
Setting Contribution Rates
Decree n°297/PR/MMEP of March 24, 1997 setting the rate and collection methods for the special electricity contribution.
Implementation of the collection mechanism to fund FSE and ensure sustainable financing of activities.
Major Reorganization
Decree n°0658/PR/MERH of April 21, 2011 reorganizing the National Council for Water and Electricity.
Transformation into a public establishment with redefinition of nature, missions and organization. CNEE becomes a full operational actor.
Modernization and Update
Decree n°0099/PR/MERH of February 19, 2024 amending and deleting certain provisions of the 2011 decree.
Update of regulatory framework to better meet contemporary challenges. CNEE becomes an administrative public establishment with enhanced autonomy.
Three Decades of Impact
Since its creation, CNEE has evolved to become a key player in Gabonese public service
Presence throughout the national territory
Serving Gabonese citizens
Lighting, water, traffic lights, local authority services
Our Evolution
Structuring Phase
Establishment of structures, definition of procedures and establishment of relationships with key partners (SEEG, local authorities).
Operationalization Phase
Transformation into an operational public establishment. Development of technical capabilities, expansion of field interventions, strengthening of provincial teams.
Modernization Phase
Digitalization of services, improved transparency, strengthened proximity with citizens through digital tools and enhanced communication.
Laws and Decrees
The founding texts that govern CNEE operations
Founding Laws
Law N° 9/93
April 04, 1993
Creating the Special Water Fund (FSO)
This law creates the Special Water Fund intended to cover water consumption expenses of local authorities, as well as financing the development and maintenance of their public water facilities.
Law N° 10/93
April 07, 1993
Creating the Special Electricity Fund (FSE)
This law creates the Special Electricity Fund intended to cover electricity consumption expenses and financing the development and maintenance of public lighting networks.
Law N° 14/95
November 23, 1995
Creating CNEE and setting its composition and powers
This law officially creates the National Council for Water and Electricity as a consultative, jurisdictional and executive body for the creation and management of water and public lighting networks.
Implementation Decrees
Decree N° 297/PR/MMEP
March 24, 1997
Setting the rate and collection methods for the special electricity contribution
This decree sets the special electricity contribution rate at 6.08 FCFA HT per kilowatt-hour and defines the collection and recovery methods by SEEG.
Decree N° 0658/PR/MERH
April 21, 2011
Reorganizing the National Council for Water and Electricity
This decree transforms CNEE into a public establishment and redefines its nature, missions and organization. It marks a major turning point in the institution's history.
Decree N° 0099/PR/MERH
February 19, 2024
Amending the 2011 decree
This decree modernizes CNEE's regulatory framework by updating certain provisions to better meet contemporary challenges. CNEE becomes a public administrative establishment.
Decree N° 0100/PR/MERH
February 19, 2024
Amending the 1997 decree (Electricity contribution)
This decree updates the collection methods for the special electricity contribution, with a new distribution: 80% to CNEE account at Treasury, 20% to bank account.