The start of the liquefaction process at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project has been confirmed by project partner Kosmos Energy.

Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA); Source: Société Mauritanienne Des Hydrocarbures (SMH)

According to Kosmos Energy, BP has already made arrangements for an LNG carrier to arrive at the site and export the first LNG cargo later this quarter.

Kosmos Energy’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew G. Inglis, stated: “The achievement of first gas for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development is an important milestone that will generate revenue and cash flow for Kosmos and its partners.