BP p.l.c. marked a significant milestone at its Higher Tortue Ahmeyim liquefied pure fuel (LNG) Part 1 undertaking offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The oil and fuel main stated in a media launch that it loaded the primary LNG cargo from the GTA undertaking following first fuel earlier this 12 months.
The preliminary LNG cargo at GTA marks BP’s third vital upstream undertaking launch of the 12 months. That is the primary of ten anticipated by the conclusion of 2027, aligning with BP’s technique to develop its upstream oil and fuel operations.
“This primary cargo from Mauritania and Senegal marks a big new provide for international vitality markets. Beginning exports from GTA Part 1 is a crucial step for BP and our oil and fuel enterprise as we have fun the creation of a brand new manufacturing hub inside our international portfolio”, Gordon Birrell, EVP manufacturing & operations, stated.
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“That is the end result of years of labor from all the undertaking and operations groups – congratulations to all who have been concerned in safely reaching this landmark. I’d additionally wish to thank the governments of Mauritania and Senegal, and our companions – Kosmos Power, PETROSEN, and SMH – for his or her ongoing assist and collaboration”, he stated.
The preliminary supply of LNG was transferred from the undertaking’s floating liquefied pure fuel (FLNG) vessel located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) offshore, the place the pure fuel was cooled to a cryogenic state, liquefied, and saved, BP stated.
The corporate added that GTA stands as probably the most profound offshore initiatives in Africa, with fuel reserves discovered at water depths reaching as much as 2,850 meters, and has been acknowledged as “a undertaking of strategic nationwide significance” by the governments of Mauritania and Senegal.
As soon as absolutely operational, GTA Part 1 is anticipated to generate roughly 2.4 million tonnes of LNG yearly to satisfy international vitality calls for, with an allocation of fuel portions additionally deliberate for availability to the home markets in each nations when they’re ready to take it, BP stated.
“This can be a very proud day for Mauritania and Senegal. All through the event of this undertaking, now we have constructed sturdy relationships with the undertaking’s host governments, native communities, and our companions, and we sit up for strengthening these in years to come back as we proceed ongoing operations”, Dave Campbell, SVP Mauritania and Senegal, stated.
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