Official Regulations
Access laws and decrees governing CNEE operations
Laws and Decrees
Official texts governing the creation, organization and operation of CNEE
Creating the special water fund (FSO)
This law creates a special water fund intended to cover water consumption expenses of local authorities, as well as financing the development and maintenance of their public use facilities, supplied with water.
Key Points:
- Creation of the special water fund
- Special water contribution levied on each cubic meter consumed
- Special Treasury account "off-budget"
- CNEE is the authorizing officer
Source: OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC N°13 AND 14 OF MARCH 28, 1993
Creating the special electricity fund (FSE)
This law creates a special electricity fund, intended to cover electricity consumption expenses and financing the development and maintenance of public lighting networks of local authorities.
Key Points:
- Creation of the special electricity fund
- Special electricity contribution levied on each kilowatt/hour consumed
- Special Treasury account "off-budget"
- CNEE is the authorizing officer
Source: OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC N°13 AND 14 OF MARCH 28, 1993
Creating, composition and setting the attributions and operation of CNEE
This law creates, defines the composition and sets the attributions and operation of the National Council for Water and Electricity.
Key Points:
- Creation of the National Council for Water and Electricity
- Consultative, jurisdictional and executive body
- Council composition
- Operation and attributions
Source: PRESIDENCY OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC
Reorganizing the National Council for Water and Electricity
This decree reorganizes the National Council for Water and Electricity, with redefinition of the nature, missions and organization of this public institution.
Key Points:
- CNEE reorganization
- Redefinition of missions
- Organization: Board of Administration, General Directorate, Accounting Agency
- Resources and personnel
Source: OFFICIAL JOURNAL N°53 OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC FROM JUNE 1 TO 7, 2011 OF MAY 31, 2011
Modifying and deleting certain provisions of decree n°0658/PR/MERH of April 21, 2011
This decree modifies and deletes certain provisions of decree n°0658/PR/MERH of April 21, 2011 reorganizing the National Council for Water and Electricity.
Key Points:
- Modification of articles 3, 4, 5 and 14
- Deletion of articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16
- New definition of missions
- Addition of technical support to local authorities
Source: OFFICIAL JOURNAL N°08 OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC OF FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Setting the rate and collection methods of the special electricity contribution
This decree sets the rate and methods of levy and collection of the special electricity contribution.
Key Points:
- Rate set at 6.08 FCFA excluding tax per kilowatt-hour
- Levy calculated at each billing
- Collection by SEEG
- Payment to Treasury
Source: PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC, MINISTRY OF MINES, ENERGY AND PETROLEUM
Modifying certain provisions of decree n°297/PR/MMEP of March 24, 1997
This decree modifies certain provisions of decree n°297/PR/MMEP of March 24, 1997 setting the rate and collection methods of the special electricity contribution.
Key Points:
- Modification of articles 4 and 5
- New distribution: 80% to special allocation account, 20% to bank account
- Prohibition of retention by the collection agency
Source: OFFICIAL JOURNAL N°8 OF THE GABONESE REPUBLIC of February 24, 2024
About Official Regulations
Official regulations include all laws and decrees governing CNEE operations. These official documents define the creation, organization, missions and operation of the public institution.
Laws create the special funds for water and electricity as well as CNEE, while decrees define the organization, reorganization and operating procedures of the institution.