Senegal Advances 400km Gas Pipeline Plan as RGS CEO Prepares for Global Forum
By Ikenna Omeje
Pape Momar Lô, Chief Executive Officer of Senegal’s state-owned Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS SA), is set to speak at the 2026 OTC World Series Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Houston, Texas, United States. The event, themed “Africa’s Energy Potential: Expanding Oil and Gas Exploration and Investment,” will bring together key stakeholders across the global energy sector.
Lô’s participation comes as RGS intensifies efforts to develop gas-focused pipeline infrastructure nationwide, positioning the company to unlock new opportunities for investment and cross-sector collaboration.
Mandated to design, construct, and operate Senegal’s national gas transportation system, RGS is currently advancing a portfolio of commercially viable projects. Central to this effort is the development of an integrated gas pipeline network spanning nearly 400 kilometres. The network, divided into five strategic segments, is designed to link offshore gas fields to power plants, industrial hubs, and major demand centres across the country. While the first segment is already in the market allocation phase, the remaining phases are expected to be rolled out within the year.
The northern segment, stretching 85 kilometres, is projected to transport 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mscf/d) at an estimated cost of €275 million. The green segment will cover 110 kilometres with the same transport capacity at a cost of €183 million, while the blue segment—spanning 100 kilometres—will carry 713 mscf/d at a projected €214 million. The orange segment, measuring 45 kilometres, will transport 300 mscf/d at a cost of €153 million, and the red segment, covering 17 kilometres, will handle 150 mscf/d with an estimated investment of €150 million.
Upon completion, the pipeline network is expected to play a pivotal role in Senegal’s economic development. It aims to lower electricity costs through increased use of domestic gas, reduce dependence on imported fuels, and stimulate growth in value-added industries.
The project also has regional implications, as it is designed to connect with the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 5,700-kilometre initiative linking Africa to international energy markets. This integration is expected to enable Senegal to export surplus gas while enhancing regional energy security through diversified supply routes.
To support the project’s execution, RGS has adopted a hybrid financing model that blends public sector participation with private investment. The company is targeting stable and predictable revenue streams backed by strong off-takers, including national utilities and industrial consumers. This approach is expected to open up a wide range of investment opportunities, including partnerships, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, and financing arrangements.
With commencement of production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project in 2025, the urgency of expanding gas infrastructure has grown. The development is seen as a critical step in enabling Senegal to harness its domestic gas resources for long-term, sustainable economic growth.
