Mauritania exported an estimated 603,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the third quarter of 2026, up 16% from 521,000 tons a year earlier, according to ship-tracking data from energy platform Attaqa, cited by Le360 and AFP. Shipments for the first nine months reached nearly 1.97mn tons, compared with 823,000 tons a year earlier, while China and Bangladesh received 48% of third-quarter volumes.
Analysis: Nine-month exports more than doubled largely because Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), shared with Senegal, began production in 2025. The latest quarter offers a better measure of activity: 603,000 tons is equivalent to about eight cargoes of 76,000 tons, by our calculation, in line with partner Kosmos Energy's forecast. That suggests a steadier flow for traders and banks monitoring gas receipts. The figures are based on vessel tracking rather than operator data. Kosmos's third-quarter results, expected in early November, should confirm shipments against its full-year forecast of 32 to 36 cargoes.
Source: Le360 (Morocco), often with MAP/AFP, Le360 Afrique (with AFP), citing specialist platform Attaqa, Q3 2026; Le360 (Morocco), often with MAP/AFP, Le360 Afrique (with AFP), 'Mauritanie: hausse de 16% des exportations de gaz naturel liquéfié au 3è trimestre 2026', citing platform Attaqa, Q3 2025; Le360 (Morocco), often with MAP/AFP, Le360 Afrique (with AFP), citing Attaqa, Jan-Sep 2026 and Jan-Sep 2025 and Q3 2026; Sahara Medias (FR), 'Les exportations mauritaniennes de gaz en hausse de 16 % au cours du 3ème trimestre', Q3 2026; Kosmos Energy (GTA partner), Kosmos Energy, 'Kosmos Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results', Q3 2026 and H1 2026; Kosmos Energy (GTA partner), Kosmos Energy, Second Quarter 2026 Results, 2026