The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, a collaboration between bp and Kosmos Energy, has commenced gas production from its offshore fields located between Senegal and Mauritania.
The milestone opens a significant phase in the project, which is set to bolster economic growth in both countries.
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The $4.8bn GTA project will generate 2.3 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during its initial phase.
The gas extraction process involves wells situated in deep waters, with depths reaching up to 2,850m, leading to a floating production storage and offloading vessel located 40km away for processing.
The gas will then be transported via pipeline to a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel 10km offshore, where it will be cooled, liquefied and stored before being loaded onto LNG carriers for export.
Some will be used to meet the growing energy needs of the two host countries.
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By GlobalDataOn 31 December 2024, the energy ministries of Senegal and Mauritania announced that gas flows to the FPSO have started, with LNG deliveries expected to commence “very soon.”
The GTA project is expected to sustain LNG production for more than two decades, making a long-term contribution to the region’s energy sector.
This development is set to enhance Senegal’s economic landscape, contributing to a record growth rate of 8.9% through to September 2025.
The project also offers a strategic opportunity for Senegal to address its public finance challenges. The country’s forecasted budget deficit exceeds 11% of GDP for 2024.
bp production and operations EVP Gordon Birrell stated: “This is a fantastic landmark for this important megaproject. First gas flow is a material example of supporting the global energy demands of today and reiterates our commitment to help Mauritania and Senegal develop their natural resources.”
The GTA project construction has created 3,000 jobs and involved 300 local companies in Mauritania and Senegal.
In October 2024, bp won an arbitration against Kosmos for the GTA project. The International Chamber of Commerce ruled in favour of bp, affirming its position as the exclusive buyer of the project’s LNG.
