The new drilling campaign, which commenced this May, forms part of a two-year programme aimed at increasing oil production and enhancing operational efficiency at one of West Africa’s key offshore fields.
According to an official press release issued by Tullow Ghana, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, in Accra, this follows the successful conclusion of the company’s previous four-year drilling effort in December 2024.
That campaign delivered 18 new wells six months ahead of schedule and below budget, earning commendation for its efficiency, strong safety performance and prudent cost management, the release said.
The latest campaign will be implemented in phases, starting this month with further activities planned for November and into 2026.
“Tullow aims to build on its earlier achievements by taking drilling management standards to even greater heights.”
Speaking on the development, Mr Jean-Médard Madama, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana, described the restart as a “significant milestone.”
“This is an exciting moment for us,” he said. “The restart of drilling reflects another milestone in our journey in Ghana and shows our confidence in the country’s resource base.
“Even as the field matures, we are confident in its capacity to deliver value – for our shareholders, partners, and the people of Ghana.”
Although the Jubilee Field is in a mature production phase, The release noted, it remained a strategic source of output and revenue for the energy sector.
The new drilling programme is expected to unlock further value and sustain production.
Ahead of the campaign, Tullow successfully completed a 16-day maintenance exercise at the Jubilee Field.
The activity was aimed at upgrading operations and reducing operational risks as drilling resumed.
GNA
