BP has successfully loaded its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project offshore Mauritania and Senegal, marking a historic moment for both West African nations as they join the ranks of LNG exporters. According to project partner Kosmos Energy, approximately 174,000 cubic meters of LNG was transferred from Golar LNG’s floating vessel Gimi to the LNG carrier British Sponsor, with a second carrier already waiting in line for the next shipment.
Kosmos Energy CEO Andrew G. Inglis called this “a significant milestone, enabling Mauritania and Senegal to become gas exporting nations from this project of national strategic importance.” The event follows first gas production in late 2024 and first LNG production in February.
BP’s Executive Vice President Gordon Birrell emphasized that “this first cargo from Mauritania and Senegal marks a significant new supply for global energy markets.” Once fully commissioned, GTA Phase 1 is expected to produce around 2.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG to meet global energy needs, with plans to allocate gas volumes to domestic markets in both countries.
This milestone represents BP’s third major project start-up this year, following first gas at Cypre (offshore Trinidad and Tobago) and production from the second development phase of the Raven field (offshore Egypt).
Source: Offshore Energy and Oilprice.com
