{
  "id": 13037543,
  "title": "Shell, Chevron sign exploration MoU as Petrobras eyes Ghana’s oil blocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/shell-chevron-sign-exploration-mou-as-petrobras-eyes-ghanas-oil-blocks",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/shell-chevron-sign-exploration-mou-as-petrobras-eyes-ghanas-oil-blocks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shell and Chevron have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities in Ghana’s Eastern Keta Basin, according to Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA). Brazil’s Petrobras has also expressed interest in Ghana’s oil acreage and blocks, contributing to the growing activity in the country’s petroleum sector. Madjie disclosed this development during an interview on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition. The Ghanaian government is witnessing ongoing work between Shell and Chevron, with further details to be provided by the Petroleum Commission and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. Additionally, Petrobras has shown interest in acquiring some of Ghana’s oil acreages and blocks. The Petroleum Commission is stepping in to handle inquiries about potential future actions from ExxonMobil.",
  "summary": "Shell and Chevron have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities in Ghana’s Eastern Keta Basin, Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) CEO Simon Madjie has said.",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Shell, Chevron sign exploration MoU as Petrobras eyes Ghana’s oil blocks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/shell-chevron-sign-exploration-mou-as-petrobras-eyes-ghanas-oil-blocks-13039794",
        "published": "2026-10-09T04:58:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}