Senegal sold a record 3.8 million barrels of oil in April from its offshore Sangomar field, according to Energy Minister Birame Souleye Diop. Speaking at a media workshop in Mbour, Diop highlighted this as a major achievement in the country’s energy sector.
The event briefed journalists on the progress of oil, gas, and mining projects while spotlighting key government programs in these sectors.
Diop also announced that Senegal and Mauritania shipped their first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo—totaling 163,259 cubic meters—on April 15 through the joint Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. He described this export as a critical milestone and confirmed that production and commissioning efforts are ongoing.
The GTA field, which began operations on December 31, is managed by BP in partnership with Kosmos Energy, Senegal’s national oil company, and Mauritania’s hydrocarbons agency.
In another update, Diop revealed that the Gadiaga gas project commercialized 548,078 Nm³ of natural gas in the first quarter of 2025, with April contributing 219,809 Nm³ to that total.
These developments underscore Senegal’s growing role as an energy producer, as multiple oil and gas projects transition from development to full commercial production.
source: northafricapost.com
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