bp has safely loaded the first cargo of liquefied natural gas for export from its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 1 project, located offshore Mauritania and Senegal. This milestone follows the announcement earlier this year of the project’s first gas flow.
The first LNG cargo from GTA marks bp’s third upstream major project start-up in 2025 and is part of the company’s plan to deliver 10 major projects by the end of 2027, in line with its strategy to grow its upstream oil and gas business.
Gordon Birrell, executive vice president of production & operations at bp, commented: “This first cargo from Mauritania and Senegal marks a significant new supply for global energy markets. Starting exports from GTA Phase 1 is an important step for bp and our oil and gas business as we celebrate the creation of a new production hub within our global portfolio. This is the culmination of years of work from the entire project and operations teams. Congratulations to all who were involved in safely reaching this landmark. I would also like to thank the governments of Mauritania and Senegal, and our partners – Kosmos Energy, PETROSEN and SMH – for their ongoing support and collaboration.”
The initial shipment of LNG was transferred to a carrier from the project’s floating liquefied natural gas vessel located approximately 10 kilometres offshore, where the natural gas had been cryogenically cooled, liquefied, and stored.
GTA is one of Africa’s deepest offshore developments, with gas resources situated in water depths reaching up to 2,850 metres. Recognised as a “project of strategic national importance” by the governments of Mauritania and Senegal, GTA Phase 1 is expected, once fully commissioned, to produce around 2.4 million tonnes of LNG per year. Allocations of gas volumes are also planned for domestic markets in Mauritania and Senegal when ready.
Dave Campbell, senior vice president for Mauritania and Senegal at bp, added: “This is a very proud day for Mauritania and Senegal. Throughout the development of this project, we have built strong relationships with the project’s host governments, local communities and our partners, and we look forward to strengthening these in years to come as we continue ongoing operations.”
bp entered Mauritania and Senegal in 2017. Since then, GTA construction activities have generated over 3,000 local jobs and engaged approximately 300 local companies across the two countries.
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