BP has successfully exported its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
This shipment marks BP’s third major upstream project to begin operations in 2025 and aligns with the company’s strategy to launch 10 new upstream projects by 2027.
“This milestone adds a new source of energy to the global market,” said Gordon Birrell, BP’s EVP of Production & Operations.
“Launching LNG exports from GTA establishes a new production hub in our global portfolio. I commend our teams and thank the governments of Mauritania and Senegal, as well as our partners—Kosmos Energy, PETROSEN, and SMH—for their collaboration.”
The LNG cargo was loaded from the project’s floating LNG (FLNG) facility, situated 10 kilometers offshore, where gas was cooled, liquefied, and stored for export.
GTA is one of Africa’s deepest offshore gas developments, reaching depths of up to 2,850 meters. The governments of Mauritania and Senegal have designated the project as a strategic national priority.
Once fully operational, Phase 1 is expected to produce around 2.4 million tons of LNG annually, with a portion reserved for domestic consumption in both countries.
“This is a proud day for Mauritania and Senegal,” said Dave Campbell, BP’s SVP for Mauritania and Senegal.
“Strong partnerships with host governments, local communities, and stakeholders have been key, and we look forward to building on them as production continues.”
BP has been active in Mauritania and Senegal since 2017. During the construction phase, the GTA project created over 3,000 local jobs and involved around 300 local businesses across both countries.
