Gas in Senegal underpins electricity and exports, with role for Tortue Ahmeyim
Senegal’s energy minister said at Gastech 2026 that gas resources will be directed both to the domestic market and to export. He described local gas as necessary to lower electricity generation costs and increase access, and outlined plans covering resource development, infrastructure, and exports. The government is building an 85-kilometre pipeline linking the Gandon area to the Tortue Ahmeyim gas hub.
Why it matters: This matters for the energy security theme because Senegal is using domestic gas to lower electricity costs and expand access while preserving export earnings.