BP has successfully exported its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
This shipment marks BP’s third major upstream project to start operations in 2025 and is part of its broader plan to launch 10 new projects by 2027, in line with its upstream growth strategy.
“This milestone adds a new energy supply source to the global market,” said Gordon Birrell, BP’s EVP of Production & Operations. “Launching LNG exports from GTA marks the beginning of a new production hub in our global portfolio. I commend the teams involved for their hard work and thank the governments of Mauritania and Senegal, along with our partners—Kosmos Energy, PETROSEN, and SMH—for their strong collaboration.”
The first LNG shipment was loaded onto a carrier from the project’s floating LNG (FLNG) facility, located 10 kilometers offshore. At this facility, gas was cooled, liquefied, and stored before transfer.
GTA stands out as one of Africa’s deepest offshore gas developments, tapping resources located at depths of up to 2,850 meters. The governments of Mauritania and Senegal have recognized the project as a national strategic priority. Once fully operational, Phase 1 is expected to deliver approximately 2.4 million tons of LNG annually, with gas volumes also set aside for future domestic use in both countries.
Dave Campbell, SVP for Mauritania and Senegal, remarked, “This is a proud day for both countries. Our partnerships with the host governments, local communities, and stakeholders have been essential, and we look forward to strengthening them as operations continue.”
BP has operated in Mauritania and Senegal since 2017. During the construction phase, the GTA project created over 3,000 local jobs and engaged around 300 local businesses across both countries.
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