Are Senegal’s offshore oil and gas fields ready for 2023 production?
Senegal’s offshore oil and gas fields at Sangomar and Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) are steaming ahead for new targets of 2023 production on the back of positive reports for their Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels nearing construction.
What is Senegal’s first offshore oil development?
“Sangomar is Senegal’s first offshore oil development and we remain committed to working with the government of Senegal and local communities to ensure that the benefits from our investments are felt broadly across the country,” said Meg O’Neill, Woodside CEO.
Which companies are operating in Senegal’s oil and gas sectors?
The following are the main companies operating in Senegal’s oil and gas sectors: BP (BP.L) and U.S.-listed Kosmo Energy (KOS.N) are leading the development of Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), Senegal’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Where are the Sangomar oil fields located in Senegal?
The Sangomar Offshore and Sangomar Deep oil fields lie 100 km south of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, covering 7,490 km2. Here, Woodside, through contractor Diamond Offshore Drilling, Ocean BlackRhino FPSO completed a 23-well drilling campaign in September 2021- one of the largest globally at the time.