Senegal and Mauritania Launch Historic GTA LNG Project, Marking Entry into Global Gas Market
DAKAR, Senegal — On May 22, 2025, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania jointly visited the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas platform, celebrating the commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export from the offshore project. This milestone positions both nations among Africa’s LNG-exporting countries and signifies a new era of energy cooperation and economic development.
The GTA project, operated by BP in partnership with Kosmos Energy, Senegal’s PETROSEN, and Mauritania’s SMH, is situated on the maritime border between the two countries. Phase 1 of the project is expected to produce approximately 2.4 million tonnes of LNG annually, supplying international markets while also addressing domestic energy needs.
Avec mon frère @CheikhGhazouani, Président de la République islamique de Mauritanie, j’ai visité la plateforme gazière GTA.
Ce projet historique place nos deux peuples frères au sein du cercle restreint des pays exportateurs de gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL).
Il marque une étape… pic.twitter.com/4CJ6wGf3qW
— Bassirou Diomaye Faye (@PR_Diomaye) May 22, 2025
In a joint statement, the presidents highlighted the project’s significance in achieving energy sovereignty and fostering sustainable economic transformation. They emphasized the importance of shared prosperity and the development of local content, including the training of national technicians for integration into the offshore oil and gas industry.
The GTA project, recognized as a “national strategic project” by both governments, is among the most ambitious LNG initiatives in Africa, featuring some of the continent’s deepest underwater infrastructure . The first gas production began in January 2025, with the inaugural LNG export occurring in April 2025.
This development marks a significant step toward diversifying global energy supply chains and enhancing the economic resilience of Senegal and Mauritania. As the GTA project progresses, both nations anticipate increased revenues, job creation, and strengthened energy security, contributing to broader regional stability and growth.
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