Senegal's Hydrocarbons: The Details Behind the Opening of 109 Oil Blocks to Investors

On September 9, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, announced the opening of 109 oil and gas exploration blocks in Senegal. This move aims to attract local and foreign investors, as the country has recently begun oil production from the Sangomar field. Despite notable successes, most offshore and onshore areas remain unexplored, highlighting the underutilized potential of Senegal's sedimentary basin.