Sénégal

Outages in Nouakchott expose weaknesses in Mauritania’s power grid

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.

Mauritania: Sonatrach and SMH launch strategic partnership in downstream oil sector

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.

Sierra Leone launches extensive offshore oil exploration with 60 potential blocks

Sierra Leone relaunches an ambitious offshore exploration campaign, using a 3D seismic survey to evaluate up to 60 potential oil blocks before opening a new licensing round as early as next October.
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Petronas cuts 5,000 jobs and exposes contradictions in its African operations

Petronas' workforce reduction reignites questions about internal trade-offs, as the group maintains its commitments in Asia while leaving uncertainty over its operations in Africa.

Woodside initiates 65 millions USD arbitration procedure against Senegal

Australian company Woodside Energy has filed a complaint with ICSID against Senegal, challenging a CFA40bn tax reassessment related to the offshore Sangomar oil project.

Axian Energy begins construction of 60 MW solar power plant in Senegal

Axian Energy has launched work on the NEA Kolda solar plant, equipped with a 72 MWh storage system, for a total investment of €105mn ($113.6mn).
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Guinea-Bissau connects to the sub-regional power grid to strengthen its supply

Guinea-Bissau has completed its connection to the sub-regional power grid linking Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea, thereby improving the stability of its capital's electricity supply.

Woodside announces stable production in Q1 2025 despite weather impacts

Woodside Energy recorded stable production and revenues of 3,315 million USD in Q1 2025, with a notable increase in production at Sangomar, but a slight decline due to weather impacts at other sites.

Voltalia and Entech to build 90 MWh solar power plant with storage in Senegal

AXIAN Energy has entrusted Voltalia and Entech with the development of a 60 MW solar plant combined with 90 MWh storage in the Kolda region, scheduled to be operational by 2026.
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bp successfully loads first LNG cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

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.

BP announces the end of a gas leak at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim site

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, global leader in natural gas demand growth by 2050, according to GECF

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.
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Gas leak at GTA field: BP undertakes urgent repairs

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.

Gas leak detected at GTA site off the coast of Senegal and Mauritania, repairs underway

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.

Senegal aims for universal electricity access by 2030

The Senegalese government has launched the National Energy Pact to expand electricity access to an additional 6.6 million people by 2030. The plan focuses on strengthening infrastructure, regional integration, and private investment.
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Woodside revises upward the oil reserves of the Sangomar field

Woodside Energy has reassessed the reserves of the offshore Sangomar oil field in Senegal, adding 16.2 million barrels of oil equivalent to the proven reserves. This update supports production stability and strengthens the supply to the national refinery.

Senegal launches oil refining with 90,000 tons produced

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.

Senegal: A Strategic Gas Pipeline to Monetize Resources from the GTA Project

The Investment Promotion Agency (APIX) and the Senegalese Gas Network (RGS SA) are formalizing a key partnership to develop a gas pipeline network, a crucial step to support the exploitation of the country's natural gas reserves.
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Mauritania and Senegal: A Strengthened Partnership Around Local Gas Content

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.

Senegal: Sangomar Exceeds Oil Production Targets for 2024

The offshore oil field Sangomar, operational since June 2024, has surpassed its annual forecasts with 16.9 million barrels produced, strengthening Senegal's strategic energy position.