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What to Know About Senegal’s Expert Commission to Review Strategic Contracts in Oil and Gas Sector

Frederic Tendeng August 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a move aimed at re-balancing Senegal’s economic partnerships, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially announced the formation of a high-level commission on August 19, 2024. The commission, composed of legal, tax, and energy sector experts, will review contracts signed with foreign companies in key sectors, with a primary focus on the oil and gas industry.

Oil and Gas – Woodside Sues Senegal Over Tax Assessment

gambiaj August 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Australia’s Woodside Energy, which operates Sangomar oil and gas field in Senegal, said on Wednesday it had filed a court action in the capital Dakar over a tax assessment.

NAWEC Explains Persistent Power Outages Amidst Modernization Efforts

Awa Colley August 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Businesses and the general public have expressed growing concerns over the National Water and Electricity Company’s (NAWEC) recurring power outages affecting numerous areas across the Gambia.

NAWEC’s COO, Marlene Robert-Saidy, Steps Down Amid Governance Concerns

Frederic Tendeng August 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has confirmed the departure of Marlene Robert-Saidy, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Water and Sewage Business Unit, following a mutual decision not to renew her contract.

President Faye Pledges Transparent Management of Senegal’s Oil and Gas

Frederic Tendeng June 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Sangomar, Senegal) – In a landmark visit to the Sangomar oil exploitation platform on Tuesday, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the transparent and equitable management of Senegal’s natural resources, emphasizing the strategic importance of this project for the nation’s economy.

Expensive Erratic Energy in The Gambia – 70% Electrification Expected by End of 2024

Awa Colley June 24, 2024

The current installed capacity in The Gambia stands at 102 MW, which falls short of peak demand by 11 MW. Additionally, the average electricity tariff in the country is among the highest in the world, at GMD0.15 (or $0.24) per kWh.

Senegal Celebrates Historic First Barrel of Oil from $5 Billion Sangomar Field

Frederic Tendeng June 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal marked a significant milestone in its economic history with the production of its first barrel of oil from the Sangomar Woodside field on June 10. This landmark achievement, announced by Woodside Energy Group, represents the country’s first offshore oil project.

The Gambia Inaugurates Cutting-Edge Energy Efficiency Testing Laboratories with ECOWAS Support

Frederic Tendeng June 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a significant stride towards enhancing energy efficiency in The Gambia, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has partnered with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MOPE), the Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to inaugurate two state-of-the-art energy efficiency light testing laboratories.

Senegal Strengthens Regional Power Grid with New Gambia Link

Frederic Tendeng May 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DJIBORO) – Senegal’s national electricity company, SENELEC, has commissioned a new power link station between Selety in Casamance, Senegal and Djiboro in Gambia’s Western Region. This marks a significant step forward in interstate cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.

PETROSEN Announces Arrival of Key Production Unit for GTA Gas Field in Senegalese Waters

Frederic Tendeng May 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – PETROSEN, the Senegalese oil production company, has announced the arrival of the floating gas production and storage unit in Senegalese-Mauritanian territorial waters. The unit is destined for the Grand-Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field.

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