After a thorough and competitive tender process, KOTUG International B.V. and its local Senegalese partner Maritalia S.A. have been selected by bp and its project partners, Kosmos Energy, and National Oil Companies Société des Pétroles du Sénégal and Société Mauritanienne Des Hydrocarbures , to provide the marine services to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project.

KOTUG and its local partner, Maritalia S.A. (KOTUG Senegal), have secured a long-term fixed-term contract, with extension options, to provide marine services to one of Africa’s deepest subsea developments, located on the maritime border between Mauritania and Senegal. KOTUG will deploy four RAstar 32m azimuthing stern drive (ASD), IMO Tier-III compliant tugboats to support the offshore Hub Terminal, FLNG and FPSO operations, while Maritalia S.A. will fulfill local content requirements.

KOTUG Senegal is fully committed to developing and optimising local content, contributing to the employment and training of Mauritanian and Senegalese nationals. This initiative includes collaboration with local suppliers and the utilisation of local goods and services. A significant investment will be made in a technical knowledge transfer plan, where selected local candidates will be recruited, educated and trained intensively. These candidates will be trained to progress through the ranks until all positions on board the vessels are held by local crew, including all officers.

Ard-Jan Kooren, President and CEO of KOTUG: “We are honoured to be selected for this prestigious project and to partner with Maritalia S.A. to provide essential marine services for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project. This supports our extensive track record of operating for (F)LNG projects and we are proud to add another (F)LNG project to our existing portfolio. This collaboration not only underscores our commitment to delivering world-class marine solutions but also highlights our dedication to fostering local talent and contributing to the sustainable development of the Mauritanian and Senegalese economies. By investing in local knowledge and skills, we aim to create long-lasting value and ensure that our operations benefit the communities we serve.”

Alioune dit Ali NDIAYE, President of the Board of Maritalia S.A.: “We are thrilled to collaborate with KOTUG International on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project. This partnership underscores our commitment to the development and empowerment of local talent in Senegal and Mauritania. By focusing on local content, we aim to create significant opportunities for local employment and capacity building, ensuring that the benefits of this project are shared with our communities. Together, we will foster a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.”

The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project will produce gas from an ultra-deepwater subsea system and FPSO, which will process the gas. The gas will be exported through a ~35km pipeline to an FLNG facility, where it will be transferred to LNG carriers.