Mauritania - Senegal: Strategic collaboration to transform the gas economy with the GTA project

The historic agreement signed between Mauritania and Senegal for the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project opens a promising chapter in the region's energy and economic future. This partnership illustrates a shared vision for developing gas resources, but also an unprecedented opportunity to stimulate local economies and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors.

This agreement is not just about sharing resources; it represents a strategic call to the private sector to explore a vast field of opportunities. The objective is clear: to build solid foundations for effective and equitable collaboration. Relying on principles of transparency, fairness and professional excellence is essential to ensure optimal use of resources and to create sustainable results that benefit all stakeholders.

The success of the GTA project depends largely on the ability of private companies to innovate, to structure themselves and to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive global gas market.

The GTA project represents a unique opportunity for Mauritanian and Senegalese companies to play a key role in this transformation. The call is to create strategic partnerships with international players; invest in quality and competitiveness to position themselves in the gas value chain; and pool efforts to make the GTA project a model of African success.

The governments of both countries also stressed the importance of developing local skills to maximise the economic and social benefits of the project.

Beyond its direct economic impact, the GTA project has the potential to transform the region into a strategic gas hub. It could attract massive investment, strengthen local infrastructure and catalyse advances in energy, industry and technological innovation.

By combining transparent governance and proactive involvement of the private sector, the GTA project can become an emblematic example of successful cooperation in Africa. This collaboration between Mauritania and Senegal shows the way for other African countries, demonstrating that strategic partnerships can open up unprecedented prospects for the continent as a whole.

Now is the time to act: let's invest in local potential, develop solid partnerships, and make the GTA a symbol of progress and success in Africa.