EPam Darwin
EXXONMOBIL HAS opened a new office in Accra to progress its offshore exploration programmes.
ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Ghana (Deepwater) Limited acquired rights in 2018 to explore the Deepwater Cape Three Points block.
This led to the ratification of the petroleum agreement in April, this year.
The company plans to begin its 3-D seismic acquisition later this year and once the seismic programme has been completed, together with partners including Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) and GOIL Offshore Limited, the company will evaluate the potential for drilling its first exploration well in the country.
“This office will help us progress our exploration programme in Ghana,” said Pam Darwin, vice-president of sub-Saharan Africa exploration and new ventures at ExxonMobil. “We look forward to working closely with our partners and the government to bring value to the Ghanaian people through our business and community involvement,” she added.
“We appreciate the support we have received from all of our stakeholders in Ghana, particularly from Energy Minister John Peter Amewu and his team,” she stressed.
The Deepwater Cape Three Points block, located 57 miles (92 kilometres) off the coast of Ghana, measures approximately 366,000 acres (1,482 square kilometres) in water depths ranging from 5,085 feet to 9,350 feet (1,550 metres to 2,850 metres).
ExxonMobil holds 80 per cent interest in the Deepwater Cape Three Point block. Besides, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation holds 15 per cent, while GOIL Offshore Limited holds 5 per cent.
ExxonMobil – the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company – uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. Holding an industry-leading inventory of resources, it is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products. Its chemical company is one of the largest in the world.