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LSD and“Gaalou Guett” complaint to the UK NCP about BP and Kosmos

A complaint against BP and Kosmos raised by LSD and “Gaalou Guett” concerning due diligence, human rights and environmental allegations.

• From: UK National Contact Point
• Published: 6 February 2026

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Initial assessment: a complaint against British Petroleum and Kosmos Energy raised by Lumiere Synergie pur le Développement (LSD) and “Gaalou Guett” Association of artisanal fishermen of the Langue de Barbarie

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The complaint was filed by Lumiere Synergie pour le Développement (LSD) and Association of artisanal fishermen of the Langue de Barbarie (Gaalou Guett). LSD and Gaalou Guett are jointly the “Complainants” against British Petroleum (BP) and Kosmos Energy ( jointly the “Respondents”).

The complaint concerns issues relating to due diligence and alleged adverse human rights and environment impacts linked to a joint venture between BP, Kosmos, Société des Pétroles du Sénégal (Petrosen) and Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier (SMH).

Published 6 February 2026