GNPC Explorco advances Voltaian Basin drilling preparations with 13.5km access road
Preparations for the first exploratory well in Ghana’s onshore Voltaian Basin have advanced with a high-level inspection of the proposed well location at Chegu in the Mion District. A delegation from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its operating subsidiary, GNPC Explorco, inspected the site to assess ground-level readiness and identify the immediate engineering and civil works…
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its operating subsidiary, GNPC Explorco, have made significant progress in preparing for exploratory drilling in Ghana's Voltaian Basin. A high-level inspection of the Chegu well location in the Mion District concluded, with the team assessing ground-level readiness and identifying necessary engineering and civil works.
GNPC Explorco's Managing Director, Samuel Opoku Arthur, announced the imminent commencement of a 13.5-kilometre access road to the proposed well site. This critical infrastructure will enable the transport of drilling rigs, heavy machinery, and other equipment, while facilitating wellsite clearing, levelling, and civil construction.
The road's completion will be a crucial step in advancing the project's next phase. The inspection also involved a meeting with the Chegu Naa, where GNPC and GNPC Explorco reaffirmed their commitment to transparent communication, respect for local traditions, and close engagement with the community. The exploration campaign aims to gather valuable geological information about the Voltaian Basin and determine its hydrocarbon potential, which could bring increased activity and opportunities for local participation around Chegu.
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