Mauritanea project overview

1-Understand the present situation

GTA Field:
- Located on the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania.
- Estimated reserves of 1,400 billion cubic meters of gas.
- One of the largest gas projects currently under development in Africa.
- Production expected to start
- Being developed by a consortium including BP, Kosmos Energy, and the national oil companies of Senegal and Mauritania.

Banda and Tevet Fields:
- Located in the Mauritanian Basin.
- Estimated reserves of 2.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
- Development recently awarded to the consortium of Taqa Arabia and Go Gas Holding.
- Expected to produce 300 MW of electricity to power industrial and mining hubs.

Overview of the gas project in Mauritania:

The development includes a floating production, storage, and offloading unit, which will process the gas extracted from under the sea.
- The entire operation is situated about 120 kilometers from the shore in deep waters (The Energy Year).

Compensation measures

Here's an overview of the carbon compensation measures taken by the operators of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project:

BP's Carbon compensation and environmental GTA

BP has implemented several initiatives related to carbon compensation and environmental sustainability for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. Here are the key points:

Kosmos's Carbon compensation and environmental GTA

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Taqa Arabia

TAQA (parent company): It appears TAQA Arabia might be affiliated with the larger energy and water company TAQA. TAQA is an international company operating in 11 countries across four continents, including Saudi Arabia [TAQA website]. They focus on both power generation and water desalination.

Banda and Tevet Fields Project: More definitively, TAQA Arabia, along with Go Gas Holding, recently won the development rights for the Banda and Tevet natural gas fields in Mauritania [Mauritanie : GoGas et Taqa investissent plus d'un milliard de dollars dans le champ gazier Banda et Tevet].

This project aims to produce 300 MW of electricity for industrial areas in Mauritania.

Go Gas Holding

Go Gas Holding might be connected to the Indian LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) company "Go Gas," a brand of Confidence Petroleum India Limited

Découvrir plus

Sure, I can help you find some additional information about the Banda and Tevet Fields project. Here are some resources that I found:

News Articles:

Mauritanie : GoGas et Taqa investissent plus d'un milliard de dollars dans le champ gazier Banda et Tevet: This article from the Mauritanian news agency AMI provides an overview of the project, including the estimated reserves and the expected electricity production. https://euro.dayfr.com/business/1969088.html

L'immense champ gazier du GTA place le Sénégal et la Mauritanie parmi les grands producteurs africains de gaz: This article from French news outlet France TV discusses the broader gas development in the region, including the Banda and Tevet fields. https://fr.linkedin.com/pulse/mauritanie-le-d%C3%A9veloppement-du-champ-gazier-de-banda-%C3%A0-mohamed-eka
Mauritanie: le champ gazier de Banda en phase d'être attribué au consortium Taqa Arabia -Go Gas: This article from financialafrik.com reports on the awarding of the development contract to the Taqa Arabia-Go Gas consortium. https://www.financialafrik.com/2024/04/02/mauritanie-un-investissement-de-1-milliard-de-dollars-dans-le-champ-gazier-de-banda/

Company Websites:

TAQA: The website of the parent company, TAQA, provides information about their global operations, including their involvement in power generation and water desalination. https://www.taqa.com/
Go Gas (India): While not directly related to the Mauritanian gas project, the website of the Indian LPG company Go Gas provides some insights into the company's operations and branding. https://m.yelp.com/biz/go-gas-clinton

Other Resources:

Mauritanian Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy: The Ministry's website might contain press releases or other official information about the Banda and Tevet project. https://www.petrole.gov.mr/index.php
Offshore Technology: This website provides a brief overview of the Banda gas field, including its history and estimated reserves. https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/banda-gas-field-development/

2- Actions propositions

Reforestation and Agroforestry: Initiate reforestation and agroforestry projects that not only capture CO2 but also enhance soil fertility, reduce erosion, and increase biodiversity. These projects could also provide local jobs and support rural communities by supplying sustainable resources.
Renewable Energy Development: Invest in renewable energies such as solar, wind, and potentially hydropower, considering the resources available in Mauritania. This could help reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels and promote clean energy.
Energy Efficiency Improvement: Implement programs aimed at improving energy efficiency in residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. This could include upgrading infrastructure and training local populations in energy-saving technologies.
Environmental Education and Training: Develop educational programs to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation. These programs could be integrated into school systems and community initiatives.
Support for Sustainable Agriculture: Encourage sustainable agricultural practices that minimize environmental impact, such as permaculture or conservation agriculture. These practices can help store carbon in the soil, improve food security, and provide stable income for farmers.
Coastal Area Protection and Management: Given the importance of fishing to Mauritania's economy, it would be beneficial to establish sustainable management projects for coastal areas to protect marine ecosystems and maintain biodiversity.

Reforestation and Agroforestry

Initiate reforestation and agroforestry projects that not only capture CO2 but also enhance soil fertility, reduce erosion, and increase biodiversity. These projects could also provide local jobs and support rural communities by supplying sustainable resources.

Renewable Energy Development:

Invest in renewable energies such as solar, wind, and potentially hydropower, considering the resources available in Mauritania. This could help reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels and promote clean energy.

Energy Efficiency Improvement:

Implement programs aimed at improving energy efficiency in residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. This could include upgrading infrastructure and training local populations in energy-saving technologies.

Environmental Education and Training

Develop educational programs to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation. These programs could be integrated into school systems and community initiatives.

Support for Sustainable Agriculture:

Encourage sustainable agricultural practices that minimize environmental impact, such as permaculture or conservation agriculture. These practices can help store carbon in the soil, improve food security, and provide stable income for farmers.

Coastal Area Protection and Management:

Given the importance of fishing to Mauritania's economy, it would be beneficial to establish sustainable management projects for coastal areas to protect marine ecosystems and maintain biodiversity.