The verdict in three sentences
For an oilfield services company in Libreville or Port-Gentil, a credible 2026 redesign costs between 4,000,000 and 9,000,000 FCFA (EUR 6,100 to 13,700) excluding tax and ships in 8 to 10 weeks. Operator buyers (TotalEnergies EP Gabon, Perenco, Assala Energy) look first at HSE pages, certifications and English capability sheets before any supplier qualification. An outdated or French-only website loses tenders before the first call.
What oil and gas buyers check on your website
Operators' procurement and contracts teams use the website as a first filter, before sending the prequalification questionnaire. The following content is expected.
| Required content | Why the buyer looks for it | Recommended format | Production effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSE policy signed by management | Knock-out criterion in prequalification | Page + downloadable PDF | 2 to 3 days |
| ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 certifications | Proof of a management system | Logos + dated PDF certificates | 1 day |
| Safety statistics (TRIR, LTIF, hours worked) | Comparison between suppliers | Yearly updated table | 1 to 2 days |
| Capability sheets per service line | Assess technical fit | Bilingual 2 to 4 page PDF | 3 to 5 days |
| Onshore and offshore project references | Measure real experience | Case studies with figures | 4 to 6 days |
| Local content and Gabonese workforce | Hydrocarbons Code obligations | Dedicated page + figures | 1 to 2 days |
| Full English version | Non-French-speaking decision makers and auditors | EN mirror site | 5 to 8 days of translation |
The longest part is not development but collection: safety statistics and references must be validated by the QHSE manager before publication.
2026 price grid for a redesign in Libreville
| Item | Essential redesign | Full redesign | Premium redesign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages (FR + EN) | 12 to 15 pages | 20 to 30 pages | 30 to 45 pages |
| Design and development | 2,200,000 FCFA | 3,800,000 FCFA | 5,500,000 FCFA |
| HSE writing and capability sheets | 600,000 FCFA | 1,200,000 FCFA | 1,800,000 FCFA |
| Technical English translation | 500,000 FCFA | 900,000 FCFA | 1,200,000 FCFA |
| On-site photos and video (Port-Gentil included) | 700,000 FCFA | 1,100,000 FCFA | 500,000 FCFA on top |
| Indicative total | 4,000,000 FCFA (EUR 6,100) | 7,000,000 FCFA (EUR 10,700) | 9,000,000 FCFA (EUR 13,700) |
| Maintenance and hosting | 60,000 FCFA/month | 90,000 FCFA/month | 150,000 FCFA/month |
2026 order of magnitude, excluding tax. Offshore platform shoots require HSE permits and training (BOSIET) that are not included in these prices.
Typical 8 to 10 week schedule
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Weeks 1 and 2: audit of the current site, interviews with sales and QHSE management, site map. Weeks 3 and 4: mockups, writing of HSE pages and capability sheets. Weeks 5 to 7: development, English translation, PDF integration. Week 8: acceptance testing, mobile and slow-connection checks (many buyers browse from camp sites). Weeks 9 and 10: launch, redirects from the old site, indexing of English pages.
Mini case study
Mr Nzé, sales director of a 140-employee oilfield services company in Port-Gentil, answers about 12 tenders a year. His website dates from 2017, with no English version. He invests 7,000,000 FCFA in a full redesign and 1,080,000 FCFA a year in maintenance. Conservative assumption: the website improves prequalification and wins one extra contract of 60,000,000 FCFA a year at a 12 % net margin. The yearly gain reaches 7,200,000 FCFA (about EUR 11,000), a payback of roughly 14 months, maintenance included. Even without a new contract, the redesign is justified by the time saved on prequalification files, estimated at 3 days per tender.
FAQ
Is the English version really essential in Gabon? Yes, for international operators and their auditors. Over 50 % of procurement and HSE decision makers at the large operators work in English, and technical translation costs 500,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA.
Should we publish our safety statistics? It is strongly recommended if they are good and updated yearly. A published TRIR and LTIF with hours worked reassures more than an ISO 45001 logo alone.
Can we keep our domain name and email? Yes. The redesign touches the website, not email, and 301 redirects preserve search rankings. Allow 1 to 2 days of work to map the old URLs.
How much does updating capability sheets cost afterwards? With a simple back office, your team updates them alone. Otherwise, budget 50,000 to 100,000 FCFA per revised and translated sheet.
Can the website include a supplier document portal? Yes, a secure area to send questionnaires and certificates costs an extra 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA depending on the level of access control.
Let's scope your project. Send us your current website, certifications and service lines: we will price a bilingual FR/EN redesign with HSE pages and capability sheets, indicative budget 4,000,000 to 9,000,000 FCFA, delivered in 8 to 10 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
