Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners, Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has started drilling operations in the Sankofa East 1X Side Track 2.
This mark a significant milestone in the further development of Ghana’s upstream energy sector.
The drilling operations around 60 nautical miles off Ghana’s coast, in close proximity to the John Agyekum Kufour FPSO, as part of the broader Sankofa field’s development plan.
The Deep Value Driller (DVD), a state-of-the-art drillship, started activities offshore Ghana following completion of 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.
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, Vitol and GNPC, have carried out comprehensive stakeholder engagement programs along Ghana’s coastline to ensure open communication and promote collaboration with communities. The activity, involving more than 800 fishermen and local leaders, has been 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, with an equity production of about 34,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4% share, in partnership with Vitol (35.6%) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20%). The joint venture’s portfolio of projects also includes initiatives in the areas of training, economic diversification, access to water and sanitation, and access to energy.
