Will Mauritania become a gas exporter in 2023?

Mauritania is set to become a gas exporter in 2023 with the completion of phase I of the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project led by BP and Kosmos Energy. As a joint project, both Senegal and Mauritania’s governments hold stakes through their state-owned enterprises Petrosen and SMH.

Can Senegal & Mauritania become a gas exporter?

As a joint project, both Senegal and Mauritania’s governments hold stakes through their state-owned enterprises Petrosen and SMH. Becoming a gas exporter through the GTA project could boost Mauritanian public revenues and position the country as a new player in global energy markets, especially as demand for gas increases.

Is Mauritania poised to become a major supplier of natural gas?

Mauritania is poised to become a significant global producer of natural gas and a leading player in Africa. With estimated gas reserves of 1400 billion cubic meters, the country has the potential to become a major supplier in the global market.

Should Mauritania start a green hydrogen sector?

Source: CrossBoundary, based on bp Energy Outlook 2022. To fully capitalise on Mauritania’s energy transition potential, the move to establish a green hydrogen sector needs to be accompanied by sector-specific institutional and regulatory frameworks.

Will Mauritania become a world-class liquefied natural gas hub?

Source: CrossBoundary calculations, based on data reported by MREITI. Yet Mauritania’s gas sector is still in its infancy, and the GTA project will need to be expanded in order for the country to emerge as a a world-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub and fully reap its benefits.

Could decarbonisation and energy security help Mauritania grow?

Global decarbonisation trends and energy security concerns could yield big returns for countries like Mauritania, where natural gas and green hydrogen could bring new sources of revenue for the government. But the sectors’ growth needs to be underpinned by good governance.