London, June 6, 2024 (The Energy Circle) - BP’s ambitious Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project has reached a critical juncture with the arrival of its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel at the project site. Situated 40 km offshore on the maritime boundary between Mauritania and Senegal, this FPSO is a cornerstone of the GTA Phase 1 LNG development.

After completing construction at COSCO Qidong Shipyard in China, the FPSO embarked on a remarkable 12,000-nautical-mile journey to reach its destination. The vessel is now being moored at a depth of 120 meters, where it will facilitate gas production from deep-water reservoirs located approximately 120 km offshore.

Designed for longevity, the GTA Phase 1 development aims to produce around 2.3 million tonnes of LNG annually for over 20 years. This project, featuring the deepest subsea infrastructure in Africa, has gained the status of a National Project of Strategic Importance from the Presidents of Mauritania and Senegal.

The FPSO, with a capacity to house up to 140 personnel, is an engineering marvel. It covers an area equivalent to two football fields, stands 10 stories high, and is constructed from over 81,000 tonnes of steel. It will process over 500 million cubic feet of gas daily, ensuring the removal of water, condensate, and impurities before sending the gas to the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessel for liquefaction and export.

Dave Campbell, BP’s senior vice president for Mauritania and Senegal, praised the achievement, highlighting the collaborative effort and innovation driving this landmark project.