Ghana: Eni And OCTP Partners Kick-Start Drilling Campaign In Sankofa East 1X Side Track 2

Eni Ghana, a subsidiary of the Italian oil and gas major, together with its OCTP partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has started a drilling campaign in the Sankofa East 1X Side Track 2.

This milestone marks a significant step in the further development of Ghana’s upstream energy sector.

The drilling activities began following the arrival of the Deep Value Driller (DVD), a state-of-the-art drillship, after completing operations in Côte d’Ivoire.

Equipped with advanced automated technology, the rig ranks among the most advanced in the world in terms of operational performance and safety.

According to Eni, this activity reflects the partners’ ongoing commitment to unlocking additional value from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) block, ensuring long-term production sustainability, and contributing to Ghana’s energy security.

Ahead of the campaign, Eni and its OCTP partners carried out comprehensive stakeholder engagement programs along Ghana’s coastline, engaging over 800 fishermen and local leaders.

These programs were conducted in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Petroleum Commission (PC), Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Ghana Navy, Fisheries Commission, and the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC).

Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009, with offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, and an equity production of about 34,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

The company operates the OCTP project with a 44.4% share, in partnership with Vitol (35.6%) and GNPC (20%).

The joint venture’s portfolio includes initiatives in training, economic diversification, access to water and sanitation, and access to energy.

Source:https://energynewsafrica.com