Saga Advisory and Archipel Offshore partner to bring Norwegian capability to Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire

Saga Advisory has entered a strategic partnership with Archipel Offshore to help Norwegian energy and offshore companies enter, and build a lasting presence in, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.

A fast-moving offshore region

West Africa's offshore activity is gathering pace. Senegal's Sangomar field is producing, the Yakaar-Teranga gas project is working towards a final investment decision, and Côte d'Ivoire's Baleine development is scaling up. Each phase brings new demand for subsea, vessel, engineering and service capacity — the kind of capability Norway's offshore supply chain is known for.

For many Norwegian companies, the barrier isn't technology. It's local footing: understanding regulators and local content rules, finding the right partners, and having a base to operate from.

What the partnership offers

The partnership combines two complementary strengths:

• Saga Advisory brings market-entry strategy, commercial positioning and stakeholder alignment for the energy and maritime sectors.
• Archipel Offshore brings established operations, logistics and local presence supporting offshore developments in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.

Together, the two firms offer Norwegian operators and service providers one route from first assessment to established operations. That includes market and opportunity screening, regulatory and local content guidance, partner identification, and on-the-ground operational support.

Lower risk, faster entry

The aim is to help Norwegian companies reduce market-entry risk, move in step with project timelines and procurement cycles, and build commercial relationships that last.