EXPLORCO, the exploration division of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), is set to spud its first exploration well in the Voltaian basin in Q1 2026, targeting new leads and play-opening discoveries. The company is currently conducting research to support exploration and is inviting partners to help unlock this frontier basin. Speaking at the Invest […]

Dr. Yussif Sulemana, Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in Ghana, has confirmed his participation in the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing, as the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and reinforce Ghanaian fuel security. Taking place on April 14, 2025 at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the event serves as a prelude […]

With a goal to increase the share of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to 50% of the market by 2030, Ghana’s downstream regulator the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is promoting private-led investment across the petroleum value chain. Strengthened policies and technology-driven strategies are already bolstering downstream productivity, but the NPA is seeking greater investment to strengthen […]

The Cabinet of Ghana has approved plans by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to develop a second gas processing plant in the country. The project builds on efforts to maximize the country’s 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas resources to support electrification and industrialization. Developed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition […]

TotalEnergies has shown interest in enhancing its involvement in Ghana’s upstream oil and gas sector, focusing on opportunities in financing, processing, and marketing. This development arose from a recent meeting in GNPC’s office in Accra between Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and a delegation from […]

Eni and Vitol have agreed that Vitol will acquire interests in certain assets owned by Eni in Cote d’Ivoire and the Republic of Congo for an aggregate consideration of USD1.65 billion at 1 January 2024, with standard cash adjustment at closing.  Vitol will acquire an interest in both oil and gas producing assets and blocks undergoing exploration, appraisal and development. […]

Ghana is positioning itself as a major hub for energy investment, with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition pledging to attract key players from the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. On the sidelines of International Energy Week in London, Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor and the African Energy Chamber […]

Tullow has noted that the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has delivered the Tribunal’s award with regard to the application of Branch Profit Remittance tax (BPRT) to its operations under the Deepwater Tano and West Cape Three Points Petroleum Agreements, offshore Ghana, which include the Jubilee and TEN fields. The Tribunal determined that BPRT is […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Mr. Joseph Abuabu Dadzie, underscored the extensive potential of Ghana’s key oil and the crucial role of natural gas in West Africa’s energy transition at the ongoing Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa. During discussions, Mr. Dadzie outlined GNPC’s strategic initiatives in […]

Specialist provider of offshore support services, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean), has announced it is supporting a groundbreaking floating dock ship project in Ghana. In partnership with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana, this major initiative involves the building and operation of a floating dock ship repair facility at the port of Takoradi. This promising project, nicknamed ‘Project […]