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A regulated exploitation of hydrocarbons
Senegal is already committed to a policy of
transparency through the laws that govern oil
exploitation. Government authorities and partners
are committed to carrying out the project in
compliance with the appropriate rules. Laws have
been announced in anticipation of entering this
field, which was previously unknown in Senegal,
based on the successes and mistakes of the
countries that preceded it in oil exploration and
exploitation.
The potential of the Sangomar block project, with
reserves of at least 2.7 billion barrels, is attracting
interest. The initial phase of the project also aims
to export gas to the coast of the West African
Dakar, Sénégal
country. Several hopes rest on the basis of these
prospects. The scale of oil production could The environmental damage is limited
improve the Senegalese economy by 9.4% per year. If there are concerns about the environmental
The government with the collaboration of local impact of this operation, the government is doing
partners is in charge of the smooth running of the its best to take measures against it. The water
project related to the country's first offshore oil resources that may also be affected have not been
block. Their actions are tackling four wells set aside. Several measures to mitigate pollution
simultaneously in the hope of reaching 2000 will be taken for long-term management. The
meters deep this year 2022. The development of management of waste will be followed rigorously,
this project opens a new perspective, that of as well as a study of the cartography to limit
training in the oil and gas field for economic damage to the marine ecosystem. Areas that are
development. heavily impacted will also be compensated.

The Point of Sangomar, on a visible image of NASA © CC BY-SA 4.0

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