Kosmos Energy trades higher as it loads first LNG shipment at GTA

  • Kosmos Energy Ltd (LSE:KOS, NYSE:KOS) shares traded higher in London, rising 3.6% to 130p, as it confirmed the first cargo of liquefied natural gas has been safely loaded at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal. LNG was transferred from Golar LNG's floating vessel, 10km offshore, to the  "British Sponsor" LNG carrier, and now, a second LNG vessel is in position for the next loading.