Kosmos scores in Equatorial Guinea
Kosmos Energy notched up $16 million in net income for the third quarter, while also celebrating a discovery offshore Equatorial Guinea.
Ghana
Ghana challenges slow Pecan development for Aker
Aker Energy has changed its plans to develop the Pecan field in Ghana in the face of regulatory complexity.
Springfield launches deepwater drilling off Ghana
Springfield Exploration and Production began drilling the Afina-1x well, offshore Ghana, on October 7.
Equatorial Guinea pitches for investment
Equatorial Guinea is pioneering developments in gas trading around West Africa with plans for a first regasification facility and political initiatives.
Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire come closer
Ghana has set out a proposal on how to develop potential cross-border resources with its neighbour, Cote d’Ivoire.
Stena Drilling booked for campaign off Ghana
Aberdeen-based Stena Drilling has won a contract to provide a drillship for a well campaign off Ghana.
Subsea 7 takes the spoils as Tullow awards contract for Ghana project
Subsea 7 has won a contract with Tullow Ghana on the Jubilee field.
Scottish Uni to help bring thousands of people into Ghana’s oil industry
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has entered a five-year partnership to help bring thousands of young people into Ghana’s oil and gas industry.
Kosmos wins £50m legal battle with Tullow Oil
UK firm Tullow Oil has lost a legal dispute with Kosmos Energy over the termination of a contract in Ghana.
Stena Drilling ship booked for Ghana job
Aberdeen-headquartered Stena Drilling has won a contract to supply one of its vessels for a project in Ghana later this year.
Aberdeen to play ‘vital part’ in Ghana’s ‘oil boom’
The chief executive of Ghana’s Petroleum Commission has said Aberdeen will play a “vital part” in the country’s upcoming “oil boom”.
Ghana in energy trade mission to Aberdeen
Scotland’s biggest trade delegation from Africa arrives in Aberdeen next week.
Ghana favors forecourt operator as Exxon Mobil partner
Ghana sees the country’s state-owned gas-station operator as the leading bidder to partner Exxon Mobil for the exploration of crude at an offshore field, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Subsea 2018: Pact signed between Scotland and Ghana over emerging energy opportunities
A pact has been signed in Aberdeen between Scotland and Ghana to take advantage of emerging oil and gas opportunities in the African country.
Pact with UK-Ghana chamber to be signed during Aberdeen visit
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce and its Scottish counterpart will be signed in Aberdeen next week.
ExxonMobil buys exploration rights for Ghana offshore block
ExxonMobil has agreed to buy exploration and production rights for a block off Ghana.
Maersk to drill wells offshore Ghana for Tullow
A subsidiary of Danish conglomerate Moller-Maersk will carry out drilling work on fields offshore Ghana as part of a four-year deal with Tullow.
Several killed Ghana petrol station explosion
Several people have been killed in a tanker explosion at a petrol station in Ghana.
Sparrows and Hydra Group team up for Ghana crane work
Two companies with extensive Aberdeen holdings, Sparrows Group have launched a joint venture (JV) with Hydra Group Ltd to deliver crane lifting and inspection services in Ghana.
Tullow to restart drilling on TEN fields after tribunal ruling
Tullow Oil said today that it would look to restart development drilling on the TEN fields in Ghana following a tribunal ruling.
VIDEO: Ghana’s third commercial oil field ceremonially commissioned
A third Ghanaian oil field was ceremonially opened by the county’s president this month.
Eni launches OCTP production early
Italian energy company Eni has launched production from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) block offshore Ghana three months ahead of schedule.
Lloyd’s Register in new JV to deliver services to Ghana’s growing oil and gas sector
Lloyd's Register has joined forces to deliver professional services to the oil and gas sector in the Republic of Ghana.
Ghana’s only refinery shut after explosion
Ghana's only oil refinery is shut after an explosion turned a €5.8miilion furnace into scrap.
UK export agency strikes first loan deal for Ghana energy project
Britain's credit export agency has signed its first direct loan deal in Africa providing GE Oil & Gas with $310million to supply equipment for a project in Ghana.