Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Energy and Petroleum of Mauritania, participated in the MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2025 Conference & Exhibition scheduled for December 8-10, 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. During the event, Minister Ould Khaled is expected to present investment opportunities across both domestic and export-oriented markets at a time when the country is promoting both hydrocarbon and renewable energy projects.
Minister Ould Khaled’s participation follows the achievement of several project milestones in 2025, paving the way for future deals and cooperation. In May 2025, the country exported its first LNG cargo from the Greater Torchu Ahmaim (GTA) project, marking the country’s emergence as an LNG exporting nation. Phase 1 of the ultra-deepwater development, which straddles the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal, is designed to produce approximately 2.3 million tonnes per year (mtpa) of LNG. The project is now in its second phase, increasing production capacity to 5 tons per year.
The GTA is expected to become a driver of national economic growth by providing reliable energy sources to support power generation. The country has already taken steps to expand domestic power generation capacity using GTA gas. In August 2025, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum launched a tender for a 230MW gas-fired power plant, including associated gas pipelines and power infrastructure. Additionally, two independent power producer projects associated with GTA Gas are expected to contribute a total of 550 MW to the national grid, supporting industrial expansion, mining growth and broader economic diversification.
The GTA is also expected to be the starting point for future LNG projects. The country is currently seeking a partner to develop the Bir Allah project, which is estimated to have gas reserves of up to 80 trillion cubic feet. MSGBC Oil and Gas Power 2025 represents a strategic platform for the country to engage potential investors to advance the project.
In the field of green hydrogen, Mauritania is developing projects in an effort to position itself as a clean energy hub. In March 2025, renewable energy company CWP Global completed major geological, hydrogeological and bathymetric surveys to support infrastructure construction for the 30 GW AMAN project. The project aims to produce up to 1.7 million tonnes of green hydrogen and 10 million tonnes of green ammonia annually by harnessing the solar and wind resources of Mauritania’s northern desert and coastal regions.
Meanwhile, 10GW Project Noor, developed by Chariot Green Hydrogen in partnership with TE H2, a joint venture between oil giant Total Energy and renewable energy company EREN Group, continues in the feasibility stage, with the first stage expected to produce around 150,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2030. These initiatives reflect the government’s ambition to diversify Mauritania’s energy production and support large-scale industrial projects.
“Mauritania’s energy sector is undergoing a period of transformation, with the development of natural gas and green hydrogen creating opportunities for investment and collaboration. Recent project milestones not only demonstrate the viability of large-scale investments in the country, but also provide a strong foundation for future development across the broader MSGBC region,” said Sandra Jeque, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.
