Louis Gaston Aubame

Louis Gaston Aubame is a trained petroleum lawyer who previously served as the head of Gab’Oil, a critical state enterprise for the distribution of petroleum and gas products in Gabon. His leadership was marked by efforts to reform and modernize the company, addressing issues of transparency, fraud, and management inefficiencies. Aubame's sudden departure in September 2024 has raised concerns about the future of Gab’Oil, with many believing that his exit has led to a return to poor governance and operational instability, jeopardizing the company's strategic role in Gabon's energy sector.