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In recent years Senegal has undertaken intensive petroleum explorations that have revealed the existence of commercially exploitable oil and gas resources. The start of oil production and the exploitation of new gas deposits are expected by 2021-2023.
What kind of gas does Senegal use?
Since that date, the Société Africaine de Raffinage has supplied Butane gas, Super and Regular gasoline, Kerosene, Gasoil, Diesel and Fuel oil forthe domestic market in Senegal. The SAR refinery and facilities cover an area of 32 hectares and have been constantly upgraded since 1961.
When will oil & gas production start in Senegal?
The production of oil and gas in Senegal is currently expected to start in 2023 for both the GTA and Sangomar projects. This represents a delay compared to the first timeline put forward by companies for both projects which targeted 2021.36,37
How much does Senegal’s gas project cost?
Senegal is making headway with its second large-scale gas project, the Yakaar-Teranga development offering recoverable resources of between 15 and 20 tcf. Currently, conceptual studies are underway for the development of the project through an onshore plant with capital expenditure for Phase 1 estimated at between $2 billion to $3 billion.