Toxic gas seeping from the depths of the ocean: an environmental disaster looming on the horizon of Mauritania!
February 26, 2025203 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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A catastrophic gas leak off the coast of Mauritania: Does it threaten marine environment?
In a startling development, informed sources have revealed a natural gas leak from the "Turtle Ahmeim Al-Kabir" gas field, located off the coast of Mauritania in a vital marine area jointly exploited by the British company "British Petroleum" and Mauritania and Senegal.
The field, which recently began exporting its first gas shipment to Europe, is now facing an environmental crisis that could pose an unprecedented threat to the sea.
The leak, which started on February 19, 2025, continues to have effects despite efforts by "BP" to contain it.
The company, which has refrained from providing public statements about the incident, distributed an internal memo to employees not to respond to media inquiries. While emergency teams are working to address the situation, company officials confirmed that the incident occurred at the wellhead in the Mauritanian territorial waters.
"British Petroleum" is currently working on multiple fronts to ensure control of the leak, seeking to transport specialized equipment from the United States as soon as possible, and considering the possibility of well closure using advanced technology from specialized companies. Although the company reassured about the safety of its employees, the risk of the leak's impact on the marine environment remains.
Meanwhile, both Mauritania and Senegal have initiated a joint investigation to determine the extent of the incident, in cooperation with "BP" and the relevant ministries in both countries.
The Mauritanian Ministry of Environment confirmed that it is working to contain potential environmental damages, while the Ministry of Oil described the leak as "low" and affirmed that its effects will be "under control."
However, the question remains: Is this leak really "minor" or will it pose a greater environmental threat in the coming days?
Under ongoing investigations, all eyes remain on the situation's developments, with everyone hoping to avoid a maritime environmental disaster that could have severe consequences on the ecosystem in the region.
