Yakaar-Teranga LNG Hub

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Yakaar-Teranga LNG Hub is a proposed LNG export hub in Senegal.

Location

The LNG hub is expected to capitalize on gas resources offshore Senegal in the Yakaar-Teranga offshore gas field. This is reportedly within the Cayar Offshore Profond block. The location below is a loose approximate based on the nearest large port city, Dakar.

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Project details

• Operator: Kosmos Energy
• Owner: Kosmos Energy (90%), Petrosen (10%)
• Parent company: Kosmos Energy (90%), Government of Senegal (10%)
• Location: Presumed to be near Dakar based on proximity to offshore blocks
• Coordinates: 14.6869, -17.42709 (approximate)
• Capacity: 10 mtpa
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• Status: Proposed
• Type: Export
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Background

The LNG hub has been mentioned in reporting as a likely area of concentration, along with BirAllah LNG Hub, once BP finished the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FLNG Terminal project.

In November 2023, BP left the project as it chose to prioritize its offshore activities and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FLNG Terminal project. Kosmos Energy assumed majority ownership, increasing its stake from 30% to 90%, and will be the operator of the project. Petrosen holds the remaining shares. Phase 1 of the Yakkar-Teranga project was reportedly in the feasibility stage, with gas production expected to start in 2024.