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Petrosen Takes Lead as $2.5B Gas Cuts $1 B Subsidies

5/15/2026

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Senegal expects the Yakaar-Teranga gas project to cut over $1 billion in energy subsidies and spur growth in fertilizer, petrochemical, steel and cement sectors.
Petrosen will become sole operator of the Yakaar-Teranga field after Kosmos Energy’s contract ends in July 2026.
The first phase, costing $2.5 billion, will deliver about 300 million cubic feet of gas per day to Senegal’s domestic market.

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Senegal expects the Yakaar-Teranga gas project to cut over $1 billion in energy subsidies and spur growth in fertilizer, petrochemical, steel and cement sectors.
Petrosen will become sole operator of the Yakaar-Teranga field after Kosmos Energy’s contract ends in July 2026.
The first phase, costing $2.5 billion, will deliver about 300 million cubic feet of gas per day to Senegal’s domestic market.