BP has initiated the gas flow at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, a significant step for this major offshore development. Located at the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal, the project is designed to produce 2.3 million tonnes of LNG annually. The project’s importance is amplified by its contribution to both local economies and global energy supply, emphasizing BP’s role in advancing energy development in the region.

Project Overview: Extraction and Transportation

The GTA project extracts gas from offshore wells situated at water depths of up to 2,850 meters. This gas is processed on a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, placed 40 kilometers offshore. The FPSO processes the gas to remove impurities before transporting it through pipelines to a Floating LNG (FLNG) facility located 10 kilometers offshore. The FLNG facility liquefies the gas, making it ready for storage and export.

This project is integral to the energy strategies of both Mauritania and Senegal, with the gas field expected to last for 30 years. BP, holding a 56% working interest, leads the development alongside partners Kosmos Energy (27%), PETROSEN (10%), and SMH (7%).

Economic Contributions and Strategic Importance

The GTA project is a key driver of economic growth in the region. During the construction phase, over 3,000 local jobs were created, and approximately 300 local companies contributed to the development of the facility. BP’s Gordon Birrell highlighted the importance of the first gas flow, emphasizing BP’s commitment to both meeting global energy demands and supporting the economic development of Mauritania and Senegal.

The GTA project is expected to produce LNG at one of the lowest costs globally among new greenfield projects, which will contribute to BP’s goals of supporting low-cost and sustainable energy solutions.

Upcoming Milestones and Future Prospects

With the FPSO capable of processing over 500 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, the project’s FLNG facility, owned and operated by Golar LNG, will oversee the liquefaction process. The first LNG production is projected for early 2025, with initial shipments scheduled in the first quarter of that year. The launch will mark the beginning of revenue generation, solidifying the GTA project’s role in the energy market.