Senegal is set to receive its first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in early 2025, marking a major milestone for its energy sector. The shipment will come from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, a joint venture led by BP, Senegal’s Deputy Energy Minister Cheikh Niane confirmed to Bloomberg on Wednesday.
The project, located offshore between Mauritania and Senegal, remains on schedule, with the first gas extraction expected later this year, Niane added during the ADIPEC energy conference in Abu Dhabi.
BP, along with project partner Kosmos Energy, is developing the GTA Phase 1 project. The venture involves using a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel to produce LNG from significant gas reserves discovered in 2015. Phase 1 aims to produce about 2.3 million tons of LNG annually and is expected to operate for over 20 years, positioning both Senegal and Mauritania as key players in the global LNG market.
Despite earlier delays, the project is now moving forward, with BP announcing in June 2024 that the floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit for the LNG development had arrived at its final offshore location.
The GTA project will extract gas from deep-water reservoirs about 120 kilometers (75 miles) off the coast, using an advanced subsea system.
Senegal’s energy sector is also supported by the Sangomar oil development, led by Australia’s Woodside, which began production in June 2024. Sangomar is Senegal’s first oil project and is expected to further boost the country’s economic growth.
Additionally, Senegal is working on another gas project, Yakaar-Teranga, which is currently owned entirely by the country. A final investment decision for this project is expected next year, Niane revealed to Bloomberg.
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