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Energy technology platform GasEntec has entered into contracts with infrastructure firm Elton Logistics & Services to deliver a jetty-based LNG regasification unit (JRU) and associated onshore LNG equipment for the Dakar LNG Terminal in Dakar, Senegal.
The new LNG terminal aims to become West Africa’s flagship LNG import facility, supplying natural gas to a 300MW combined-cycle power plant in Cap des Biches, Dakar – Senegal’s largest power plant – as well as several other power plants, industrial customers, and various additional users.
The project supports Senegal’s continued energy transition as the country, which is facing rising electricity demand, diversifies its fuel sources while enabling economic and industrial growth.
It was awarded under a mandate to address urgent national power-sector requirements. GasEntec expects first gas on an expedited basis, with full terminal operations targeted for the first half of 2027.
Babacar Tall, CEO of Elton Logistics & Services, said the terminal marks a major step in strengthening Senegal’s energy security and supporting the nation’s accelerating industrial growth.
Senegal’s LNG industry faces significant challenges, including political instability, contract renegotiation threats, and stranded asset risks.
Global market volatility, declining European demand, high project costs, and potential conflicts with local fishing livelihoods pose, along with infrastructure bottlenecks, major hurdles to development.
The export-oriented Grand Tortue Ahmeyim project in ultra-deep waters is the primary development and the Yakaar-Teranga project, led by Kosmos and Petrosen, is progressing, with plans to provide domestic gas and boost exports by 2030.
