The President of the Republic Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani said that Mauritania joined the Gas Exporting Countries Forum as an observer in October last year, stressing that it is a step taken in preparation for the start of the actual export of liquefied gas from the Great Ahmeim turtle field by the end of this year.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Qatar News Agency, His Excellency explained that Mauritania relies in its gas-related policies on an integrated energy strategy aimed at giving our country a significant position on the map of countries producing and exporting low-carbon energies and minerals.<\/p>\n
He added that there are great opportunities to enhance cooperation between the State of Qatar and Mauritania in the gas sector and renewable energies, expressing his hope to strengthen relations between the State of Qatar and his country in various fields, especially in the energy sector.<\/p>\n
With regard to the objectives of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, His Excellency the President of the Republic said that the forum, whose countries collectively own 72 percent of the total gas reserves in the world, aims to promote gas as a basic fuel and part of solving the problem of the energy transition, while emphasizing the right of producing countries to exercise their sovereignty in exploiting their resources, noting that the forum has sought since its establishment in 2001 to create an effective framework for discussing and taking strategic decisions that guarantee member states their sovereign right to exploit the resources of Gas and contribute to enabling gas to play its pivotal role in the global energy sector as a low-carbon fuel.<\/p>\n
He explained that the repeated recommendations and the declared positions of the forum in various international forums enabled the voice of member states to be heard and international recognition of the need to take advantage of the positive advantages of gas in light of the challenge of the energy transition.<\/p>\n
Mauritania’s vision in its first phase aims to exploit gas resources to produce low-carbon and reliable energy that ensures universal access to energy for all citizens and contributes to accelerating growth, he added.<\/p>\n
In response to a question about the most prominent challenges facing the gas industry in the world, His Excellency the President of the Republic stressed that the acceleration of the pace of the energy transition and the growing awareness of the problems of climate change have radically affected the gas industry in the world in general and exploration operations in particular, as these factors forced countries to adopt new models.<\/p>\n
The President of the republic added that obstacles to access affordable financing remain one of the most important challenges facing some gas-producing countries, as they limit the attractiveness and competitiveness of investment in the field of gas.<\/p>\n
He also pointed out that the resources currently directed to the development of clean energies will not allow the production of enough energy to meet the growing global demand, noting that there will still be a great need for huge investments in the field of gas, to fill the growing shortage with the increase in global growth.<\/p>\n
“We in Mauritania are working to overcome these difficulties to accelerate the exploitation of our gas resources and integrate the energy sector into the national economy,” he said.<\/p>\n
With regard to energy supply and security, the variables that significantly affect the gas industry and the measures that can be taken to meet the challenges of the gas industry, His Excellency the President of the Republic said that the fluctuations of the global energy market and tensions in energy-producing areas pose a great risk to energy security in various countries, where supply chains are affected and costs rise, noting that regional and global cooperation is essential to reduce the impact of external factors and to find sustainable solutions to secure supply chains.<\/p>\n
“We are working through international organizations and economic partners to create sustainable frameworks to address these challenges through strategic partnerships in the fields of production and export of low-carbon energy,” he added.<\/p>\n
On the most prominent projects that Mauritania is working on to strengthen its position in the gas industry, His Excellency the President of the Republic said: “In addition to the gas resources of approximately 50 trillion cubic feet of low-carbon and high-quality gas at the level of the turtle and Birallah fields, Mauritania enjoys significant renewable energy resources such as wind energy and solar radiation, which ranges from 2,000 to 2,300 kilowatt hours per square meter annually, and our country’s proximity to international markets is a contributing factor to the supply of energy to Europe.”<\/p>\n
He added: “Moreover, the field of green hydrogen is a promising field for us due to the significant potential that our country enjoys, as it is one of the few countries that enjoys many complementary advantages simultaneously, has significant solar and wind energy capabilities, has water and large areas with little population, as well as proximity to major international markets.”<\/p>\n
His Excellency pointed out that Mauritania has signed four memoranda related to green hydrogen projects with a total capacity of 85 gigawatts, and there are many companies wishing to sign, which proves the confidence of investors in the investment climate in his country and the quality of the distinguished capabilities available in it, stressing that Mauritania is currently working on preparing a law on green hydrogen that will be submitted to Parliament in its next session.<\/p>\n
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