start of production with another African country – La Nouvelle Tribune

After several years of development, the gas project Greater Turtle Ahmeyim (GTA), a partnership between the Senegal and the Mauritaniareached a decisive milestone with the start of production. The entry into service of the first natural gas well marks the beginning of a new era for the two countries, which will now be able to exploit the significant natural gas reserves discovered in the region. This achievement is the result of close collaboration between the two States and the companies involved in the project. “ The opening of the first well of the project marks the culmination of technical operations and paves the way for the start of gas marketing planned very soon.“, declared the two countries.

Thanks to this new infrastructure, the Senegal and the Mauritania will be able to export liquefied natural gas (LNG)a clean and competitive source of energy, to international markets. This LNG production is expected to boost economic growth in both countries, generating significant revenues and creating new jobs. In addition, natural gas could also be used to power local power plants and thus strengthen access to electricity for populations. The Minister of Energy and Oil of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Khaledbelieves the region’s energy future is promising.

The GTA project is a concrete example of regional energy cooperation in Africa. The project provides for a initial production of 2.5 million tonnes per year (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its phase 1, with an increase to 5 mtpa during its phase 2. This development is expected to generate significant economic benefits for both countries, stimulating their growth and strengthening their position in the international energy market. According to the African Energy Chamber, GTA illustrates the considerable opportunities offered by the African gas sector to investors. In addition, this gas production will help diversify the Senegalese and Mauritanian economies, reducing their dependence on energy imports and improving their trade balance. Associated infrastructure, such as liquefaction and transport facilities, will also develop new technical skills and create local jobs.