The Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH) took part in the working visit carried out in Algeria on 15–16 February 2026 by H.E. Mr Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Energy and Petroleum. In Algiers, a meeting notably brought together the Director General of SMH, Dr Mohamed Lemine Raghani, and the CEO of Sonatrach, Noureddine Daoudi. Discussions...Continue Reading

Nouakchott, February 10, 2026 — Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH) welcomed the Executive Director of the Global Gas Centre (GGC), an international non-profit organization based in Geneva that brings together decision-makers and experts from across the gas value chain to promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and a sustainable energy transition. The visit included a working...Continue Reading

Nouakchott, 02 February 2026 — The Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH) welcomed a delegation from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), led by Mr. Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNECA, as part of an official mission to Mauritania. The meeting included a working session with the Director General of...Continue Reading

Offshore Site – GTA Hub, 26 January 2026 Dr. Mohamed Lemine Raghani, Director General of the Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH), carried out an official visit to the offshore site of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, during which he boarded the FLNG GIMI floating liquefaction unit, in the presence of the project partners, BP...Continue Reading

On the occasion of MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 in Dakar, Mr. Hammady, SMH’s Director of Exploration, took part in a panel discussion bringing together sector leaders and technical experts to explore the outlook for exploration and resource development across the region. His contribution was an opportunity to highlight SMH’s approach, share technical perspectives,...Continue Reading