Our work in Ghana

Ghanaian offshore exploration

Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) is one of our most important integrated projects in Africa. It has been developed in two phases: the development of oil fields, which started production in 2017, and that of non-associated gas fields, which started producing in 2018 and whose production is entirely destined to Ghana. OCTP has reserves for about 40 billion cubic meters of non associated gas and 500 million barrels of oil, and is located about 60 kilometres off the country's coast. In May 2019, we made a new gas and condensate discovery in the CTP-Block 4. The well, drilled on the Akoma exploration prospect located about 50 km from the coast and 12 km north-west from the Sankofa hub, has between 550 and 650 billion cubic feet of gas and 18-20 million barrels of associated condensate. The discovery could be quickly put into production via a subsea tie link to the FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor, the floating production, storage and offloading system.

In 2019 development activity of the OCTP oil and gas project was completed. In addition, development activities of the Takoradi-Tema Interconnection project (TTIP) were completed. The project provides for the construction of gas transportation facilities linked to the existing network in the western area of the country. The program will increase the use of natural gas also in the eastern part of the Country.

In 2020, 98% of Ghana’s thermal power was generated by gas, more than 50% of which came from the OCTP project.

In July 2021 we announced a significant oil discovery on the Eban exploration prospect in CTP Block 4, offshore Ghana. The Eban - 1X well is the second well drilled in CTP Block 4, following the Akoma discovery. Preliminary estimates place the potential of the Eban–Akoma complex between 500 and 700 Mboe in place. Due to its proximity to existing infrastructures, the new discovery can be fast-tracked to production with a subsea tie-in to the John Agyekum Kufuor FPSO, with the aim to extend its production plateau and increase production.

The brochure dedicated to our activities in the country

In the document we describe how our business projects and local development initiatives are developed in the area since 2009.

Thanks to the Rural Clean Cooking project, 600 improved stoves have been distributed

Through Eni Ghana, we have distributed over 600 locally-made woodburning and improved stoves in 10 coastal communities in the Western Region. Preceded by an information campaign on the benefits of "Clean Cooking" and on the use of the stove, the initiative aims to ensure that the population has access to modern and standard energy sources, but also to reduce exposure to toxic wood fumes and the exploitation of forests. The initiative is part of the Rural Clean Cooking pilot project, which benefits communities located within the tributary area of the OCTP project. In 2020 beneficiaries are: training of 45 young traders, one production expert, five production technicians. Our results are: creation of 2 sales units, production of 3,500 improved local stoves, implementation of market research, development of strategies for local production.

Water network extension commissioned in three communities

In June 2021, with Eni Ghana and project partners OCTP, GNPC and Vitol, we improved the supply of drinking in the communities of Sanzule (including Anwonlakrom), Krisan and Bakanta in the Ellembelle District, with the aim of increasing access to clean and safe drinking water. The project includes:

constructing three new water supply points in the Sanzule community
connecting the water supply to the Sanzule/Krisan school
improving the existing water collection, treatment and supply system in the three communities
building a warehouse
toilets
upgrading the solar power system to alternate electricity consumption.

A water board has been created to ensure the sustainability of the project. The project is part of the MoU signed with the Ellembelle District and the communities to improve access to safe drinking water by 2022, in line with SDG 6. It is also part of the broader Local Development Project, a community investment strategy developed by Eni Ghana, together with OCTP partners Vitol and GNPC, to promote inclusive economic growth and the well-being of the people with an overall investment of more than $9 million.

Our commitment to support Ghana’s fight against COVID-19

Through Eni Ghana, on behalf of the OCTP Joint Venture, in March 2021 we delivered medical equipment to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to enhance its capacity to provide support to Ghanaians in the fight against Covid-19. It is aimed at providing immediate relief and lasting support to Ghana’s health care delivery system. The equipment includes:

a 30-bed capacity medical tent
4 prefabricated washrooms/bathrooms for patients housed in the tent
20 vital signs monitors
2 portable ultrasound machines with cardiac probe.

This donation is part of an overall initiative of about $900,000. Similarly, in 2020, with Eni Ghana and its partners Vitol and GNPC, we donated medical equipment and personal protective equipment to the Ghana Health Service, St Martins De Porres Hospital in Eikwe and the Ellembelle District Health Directorate.

To support the fight against COVID 19, in June 2021 we delivered 66 Laptops and 20 TV screens to the Ghana Health Service. The equipment will be deployed at GHS headquarters and in each health directorate of the 16 regions of Ghana, and will help to ensure reliable health data gathering, processing and transmission.