Senegalese presidential hopeful pledges review of gas and oil contracts
A Senegalese opposition leader said he’ll renegotiate contracts with oil and gas companies if his bid for the presidency in this month’s election is successful.
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BP files for “maximum” damages from McDermott
McDermott International faces a claim for “maximum recoverable damages” linked to its failure to complete a contract for BP offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Allseas completes pipe work for BP LNG project offshore Africa
Allseas has completed the infield pipelay scope for BP’s LNG project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
BP’s West African LNG project faces scrutiny amid delays
The two states will “remain vigilant” in the operational, economic and financial support, in partnership with BP and Kosmos Energy.
GTA FLNG vessel heads past production site to Tenerife
The statement from the ministry said the arrival of the FLNG vessel was a “historic moment” for the GTA project. It reported that the LNG scheme was more than 90% complete.
Allseas fires into BP pipeline work off West Africa
“Pipeline Production worked their magic, completing the welding and FJC qualification programmes at a super-fast pace. Equipment preparation was a push, but in true Allseas style everything was delivered on time,” the company said on LinkedIn.
BP hints at Mauritania, Senegal LNG plan delays
The FPSO is on its way to West Africa, the CEO said, while the FLNG facility should leave Singapore by the end of 2023. According to Marine Traffic, the FPSO is today offshore Maputo.
Allseas takes over BP pipelay work after McDemott failure
Allseas will deploy its Pioneering Spirit, the world’s largest construction vessel, to begin in early December 2023. Allseas will also use its Oceanic offshore support vessel.
BP, Kosmos clash over GTA LNG sales
Kosmos will consider its options this year. Inglis said it would be likely that the second phase would have some element of fixed contract and spot pricing. “We will not have to have sold all the gas” at final investment decision (FID), he said.
Kosmos looks for inflection, but TEN a drag
“With higher production and lower capital, free cash flow is expected to rise into 2024 providing multiple pathways for the company to deliver value for our shareholders.”
McDermott arrives for pipe work at BP’s GTA LNG
The production pipelines will run to the FPSO, a distance of around 80 km. The FPSO removes liquids – primarily water and condensate – and then exports gas to the floating LNG (FLNG) hub, around 35 km away.
BP tipped to reach next Senegal FID this year
BP and Kosmos Energy will present a plan of development for the Yakaar-Teranga this year and reach a final investment decision, a Senegalese official has said.
FPSO sailaway for BP’s GTA LNG project
The FPSO for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahymeyim (GTA) LNG project has left China and is heading for its site off Mauritania and Senegal.
Kosmos in talks on LNG sales, expanding West African gas
Kosmos Energy is taking steps to ramp up production by 50% by 2024 – and in the longer term scale up its West African gas projects.
Senegal to join GECF ahead of Tortue LNG exports
Senegal will join the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) today as an observer, before graduating to full membership next year with the start of LNG exports.
BP, Kosmos sign up to BirAllah study with eye on LNG FID
Mauritania has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) for the BirAllah field with BP and Kosmos Energy.
Typhoon tears BP FPSO from Chinese dock
A typhoon has ripped a BP FPSO away from its moorings at a Chinese yard, throwing up another challenge to plans for LNG production off Senegal and Mauritania.
Senegal pitches its gas as European alternative to Russia supply
Senegal is positioning itself as an alternative source of gas for Europe as Russia cuts supplies of the fuel.
Eiffage completes GTA LNG platform for BP
Eiffage Génie Civil Marine have completed the central platform of the hub for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Technip Energies signs on to gas plans with COS Petrogaz
Technip Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Senegal’s COS Petrogaz on LNG and decarbonisation.
BP picks Petrofac for GTA offshore work
BP has chosen Petrofac to carry out work at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project as the service company scales up its African presence.
Kosmos juices spending on production growth plans
Kosmos Energy is scaling up spending to $700 million this year, from $460mn in 2021, on both its base producing business and its LNG project with BP.
Eiffage completes caissons for BP’s Senegal LNG project
Eiffage Génie Civil Marine has completed the construction of the 21 caissons required for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project.
Kosmos completes FPSO sale to BP
Kosmos Energy has completed the sale of the vessel that will be used on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project to BP.
Havfram wins hook-up work from Technip Energies
Technip Energies has awarded a contract for pre-installation and subsequent hook-up for a floating project offshore Mauritania and Senegal to Havfram.