Hynfra PSA strengthens its presence in West Africa with a $1.5bn green ammonia project, backed by the Mauritanian government, with commercial operations expected to start by 2030.
Nouakchott has endured lengthy power interruptions for several weeks, highlighting the financial and technical limits of the Mauritanian Electricity Company as Mauritania aims to widen access and green its mix by 2030.
Facing an under-equipped downstream sector, Mauritania partners with Sonatrach to create a joint venture aiming to structure petroleum products distribution and reduce import dependency, without yet disclosing specific investments.
bp has safely loaded the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, marking Mauritania and Senegal’s entry into the global LNG export market.
Estonian authorities have detained a tanker without official flag registration, suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, while en route to a strategic Russian port.
BP has confirmed the cessation of a gas leak at the offshore Grand Tortue Ahmeyim field, located between Senegal and Mauritania. The incident, identified on 19 February at one of the site’s wells, required technical interventions to restore the integrity of the installations.
Africa will experience the fastest growth in natural gas demand by 2050, driven by urbanisation and the need to address the energy deficit, according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in its report of March 10, 2025.
BP has confirmed a gas leak at a well in the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, located off the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania. The British operator states that repairs are underway and that the environmental impact remains limited.
A gas leak has been identified at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) site, which has been operational since late December, off the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania. BP states that the situation is under control and poses no risk to the environment or workers.
A partnership between LONGi and APPL Hydrogen Limited in Nigeria marks a significant step for the development of green hydrogen in West Africa, with export prospects to Europe.
GreenGo Energy announces a partnership with Mauritania for the development of the Megaton Moon project, aimed at producing green hydrogen on a large scale. The project is set to transform the local economy while strengthening the country’s position in the global clean energy market.
The South African government plans to issue a directive on green hydrogen on February 17. This measure aims to streamline project approval processes in a sector undergoing structuring, where investments are still struggling to materialize.
The Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has announced that it has processed domestically extracted crude oil for the first time. This industrial milestone marks a strategic step in the local valorization of the country's energy resources.
The Watt For Change Foundation and the French Development Agency are joining forces to support three initiatives aimed at improving access to renewable energy in Benin, Mauritania, and Madagascar. A €860,000 three-year partnership dedicated to assisting local associations.
Tullow Petroleum is focusing on reducing its debt after the cancellation of its merger project with Kosmos Energy. The company is exploring options to lighten its balance sheet and concentrate on its strategic activities.
Senegal and Mauritania bolster their energy cooperation with a groundbreaking agreement on local content within the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, marking a step towards an inclusive and sustainable economy.
The Mauritanian government and the Millennium Challenge Corporation signed a 27 million USD grant agreement to modernize the country's electricity infrastructure and strengthen climate resilience.
Senegal and Mauritania launch a strategic gas production project with the official opening of a shared well, marking a key step in their regional energy cooperation.
The OPEC Fund has validated a financing portfolio totaling nearly one billion dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024, distributed across structuring projects in governance, infrastructure, and trade in several strategic regions.
