Investing.com — bp has launched gas flow from Phase 1 of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, one of the deepest and most complex gas developments in Africa. This 2.3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is expected to help meet global energy needs.
Gas has started flowing from the GTA Phase 1 LNG project wells to bp’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, marking the next phase of commissioning.
Located off the coast of Mauritania and Senegal, GTA is one of the deepest offshore developments in Africa, with gas resources located at depths of up to 2,850 meters. Once fully operational, GTA Phase 1 is expected to produce approximately 2.3 million tonnes of LNG per year. The project was declared a “project of national strategic importance” by the governments of the two host countries in 2021.
The launch of the gas flow is an important step towards exploiting the potential of Mauritania and Senegal’s gas resources, providing these countries with the opportunity to become a key LNG production hub.
Gordon Birrell, Executive Vice President of Production and Operations, welcomed the achievement, saying: “This is a fantastic milestone for this important megaproject. The first gas flow is a concrete example of supporting current global energy demands and reiterates our commitment to helping Mauritania and Senegal develop their natural resources.”
Gas from GTA Phase 1 is transported to the GTA FPSO, located approximately 40 kilometers offshore. Here water, condensate and impurities are removed. The gas will then be transferred by pipeline to a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel located 10 kilometers offshore. It will be cryogenically cooled, liquefied and stored before being transferred to LNG carriers for export. Part of the gas will be allocated to meet the growing energy demand in Mauritania and Senegal.
Dave Campbell, Senior Vice President for Mauritania and Senegal, welcomed the milestone, saying: “Mauritania and Senegal are taking a major step towards an exciting new chapter as gas exporting nations. I am proud of the relationship that we continue to strengthen in both countries.”
GTA’s construction activities have created more than 3,000 local jobs and involved around 300 local companies in Mauritania and Senegal. bp and its partners have invested in local workforce development, including a four-year apprentice training program, and launched a multi-million dollar social investment program aimed at improving the quality of local life and create long-term opportunities for local development.
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