Woodside Achieves First Oil from Sangomar Field Development in Senegal: A Testament to Resilience and Strategic Commitment

The Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 is a deepwater project that marks the safe delivery of Senegal’s first offshore oil project. Woodside has successfully achieved first oil from this field, which reflects their commitment to delivering against strategic goals and generating significant shareholder value. The standalone floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility, with a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, is an important milestone in the development of this project.

Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill expressed her excitement about this achievement, stating that it reflects Woodside’s exceptional project execution capabilities and the strong relationships formed with key stakeholders in the process. This successful delivery speaks to the resilience of Woodside’s teams in overcoming challenges within a complex environment.

Thierno Ly, General Manager of PETROSEN E&P, also expressed satisfaction with reaching this milestone. He highlighted the importance of this achievement for Senegal’s industry, economy, and people. The success of the Sangomar field development project is a result of the commitment and hard work of dedicated teams who overcame challenges to meet strategic objectives within a complex environment.

The development of the Sangomar field has had a positive impact on Senegal’s energy sector and overall economic growth. This successful achievement by Woodside demonstrates their expertise in delivering large-scale projects and their ability to navigate complex environments while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.