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GNPC Ramps Up Investment Drive to Boost Ghana's Upstream Oil and Gas Sector
Offshore Africa
|April 2025
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is intensifying its efforts to attract investment and scale up production in the country’s upstream oil and gas sector, with a renewed focus on strategic partnerships, operational efficiency, and sustainable development.
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At the center of this push is GNPC's ongoing collaboration with Kosmos Energy Plc, a key operator in Ghana’s offshore petroleum landscape. In a recent high-level meeting, GNPC Acting CEO Kwame Ntow Amoah and Kosmos Energy Chairman and CEO Andy Inglis led discussions focused on optimizing operations at the Jubilee Field—Ghana’s flagship oil-producing asset.
Senior Kosmos executives, including Joe Mensah (Senior Vice President), Mike Anderson, and Brian Progar, joined the strategic session which emphasized the use of advanced technologies to improve field performance and extend the life of the Jubilee Field as it matures. Key priorities included maximizing resource recovery, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting Ghana’s long-term energy security.
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