GNPC moves Voltaian Basin exploration towards TUA 1X Well at Chegu
Years of subsurface studies in Ghana’s Voltaian Basin are advancing towards a major milestone, as the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC Explorco intensify preparations to drill the TUA-1X exploratory well at Chegu in the Mion District.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC Explorco are preparing to drill the TUA-1X exploratory well at Chegu in Ghana's Voltaian Basin. This well will mark a significant milestone in the exploration program, providing new subsurface information based on years of technical work. GNPC Explorco Managing Director, Sam Opoku-Arthur, explained that the move to site preparation follows extensive subsurface studies to identify the optimal drilling location.
The physical preparations for the well include constructing a 13.5-kilometre access road, a rig pad, and other site works necessary for the safe arrival of the drilling rig. Project Manager Joseph Lartey noted that engineering design is complete, with the next phase covering access road construction, well location preparation, and base camp development.
GNPC CEO, Kwame Ntow Amoah, highlighted the move towards TUA 1X as a continuation of the Corporation's role in taking on exploration risk to open new areas for investment. He compared this effort to GNPC's early offshore exploration work in Ghana, emphasizing the Corporation's role as the pioneer in opening up the Voltaian Basin.
The successful drilling of the TUA 1X well could provide significant new subsurface data to better understand the Basin's petroleum potential. Despite the potential for various outcomes, GNPC CEO Hamis Ussif emphasized that the exploratory well remains valuable as it will yield data useful for future exploration activities. The drilling program's success will be informed by the data obtained, allowing for comparisons with existing geological interpretations and aiding in decisions regarding subsequent exploration efforts across the Basin.
Traditional leaders, including Chegu Naa Naa Andani Iddrisu and the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu Abukari II, were briefed on the progress and welcomed the upcoming drilling activities. Local representatives, such as Member of Parliament for Mion, Hon. Misbahu Mahama Adams, and District Chief Executive, Hon. Azindow Hamza Moabaly, reaffirmed their support for the programme.
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