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flag Senegal fishermen blame BP's LNG project for sharp income drops due to a 500-meter exclusion zone.

flag Fishermen in Saint-Louis, Senegal, say the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project has harmed their livelihoods, blaming a 500-meter exclusion zone around the offshore platform for reduced catches and income, with earnings dropping from up to $625 per trip to less than $90. flag The project, which began exports in April 2025, has intensified competition with large trawlers and pushed many to abandon fishing for alternative work. flag Women in fish processing are also losing jobs due to declining supply. flag While BP cites standard safety practices and commitment to responsible operations, local residents and the Senegalese government acknowledge the economic strain on a sector supporting nearly 60,000 jobs and contributing about 3% of GDP, calling for sustainable coexistence.

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