Senegal’s state-owned midstream company Reseau Gazier du Sénegal is preparing to kick off construction of a domestic gas pipeline network, with the project set to commence before January 2026, according to Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines of Senegal.
“We are leveraging domestic gas as a transitional energy source, providing access to energy and clean cooking. RGS is leading this initiative, and we hope to lay the first stone of the pipeline network before the end of 2025,” Minister Diop stated.
The Senegalese Minister outlined the country’s integrated strategy for gas, emphasizing multiple uses beyond export. “The integrated strategy sees the sector as a whole, from gas-to-power to gas-to-industry, but also applications in transport and agriculture,” Minister Diop explained. He also noted that Senegal shares oil resources with Guinea-Bissau at the border and stressed the importance of working together considering the potential of their blocks.
Regional cooperation is emerging as a key theme for West African energy development. Lamin Camara, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of The Gambia, echoed Minister Diop’s comments on regional integration. “Regional cooperation is at the heart of our policy. We are in discussions with Mauritania and Senegal to be part of the gas pipeline network and benefit from its resources,” Camara said.
Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of Mauritania, emphasized cross-border collaboration. “The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project shared with Senegal is a successful example of regional cooperation, providing gas to multiple partners. We aim to develop our countries and industries together, working closely with neighboring states to maximize opportunities,” noted Minister Khaled.
Source: tanzaniatimes.net