Tullow Ghana and its joint venture partners have announced the commencement of a new two-year drilling campaign in the Jubilee Field, marking a significant step toward enhancing Ghana’s upstream oil production and operational resilience.
The renewed exploration effort is expected to drive incremental production growth, enhance operational resilience, and reaffirm the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana’s petroleum industry.
In a statement issued by Tullow Ghana, Managing Director Jean-Médard Madama described the campaign as a pivotal development in the company’s operations in Ghana.
“This is an exciting moment for us. 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.”
Jean-Médard Madama, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana
The new campaign follows the successful conclusion of a four-year drilling programme in December 2024, which saw Tullow and its partners deliver 18 wells.
That campaign was completed six months ahead of schedule and below budget, and it earned industry praise for its safety performance and cost efficiency.
The new campaign will be rolled out in phases, with further drilling activities planned for November 2025 and extending into 2026.
The multi-phase approach is designed to maximise output, prolong the life of the field, and adapt to evolving geological and operational data.
Ahead of the current restart, Tullow Ghana undertook a 16-day comprehensive maintenance programme in April 2025.
This maintenance effort focused on upgrading systems, safeguarding operational integrity, and de-risking upcoming drilling activities to minimise downtime and optimise oil flow rates.
Discovered in 2007 and brought onstream in 2010, the Jubilee Field has played a crucial role in transforming Ghana into a commercial oil producer.
The field, located offshore in the Western Region, is jointly operated by Tullow Ghana, Kosmos Energy, GNPC, PetroSA, and Jubilee Oil Holdings Ltd.
Despite entering a mature phase, Jubilee remains Ghana’s flagship offshore asset and a key contributor to government revenues, foreign exchange earnings, and local employment.
Industry analysts view the renewed drilling effort as essential for sustaining production levels and managing natural decline rates.
Local Content and Economic Impact
Tullow Ghana reiterated its commitment to maximising local content and shared value creation.
The company says it is working closely with the Petroleum Commission and other stakeholders to ensure local companies and professionals are integrated across the drilling campaign’s supply chain.
“Our approach is centred around building capacity and deepening the role of Ghanaians in our operations.
“This campaign is not only about barrels of oil—it’s about delivering lasting benefits to the Ghanaian economy.”
Jean-Médard Madama, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana
The campaign is being closely watched by industry observers and investors, given the importance of Ghana’s upstream sector in the broader West African oil and gas landscape.
Continued investment by Tullow and its partners signals strong investor confidence at a time when the global oil market faces uncertainty and energy security remains a critical concern.
The Ghanaian government has also reaffirmed its commitment to providing a stable and attractive regulatory framework for oil and gas investors.
With this new drilling effort, Tullow Ghana is poised to reinforce its position as a key player in Ghana’s oil and gas sector while contributing meaningfully to national energy security and economic resilience.
The campaign’s success could influence future offshore exploration and development efforts in Ghana and the region, especially as governments and companies alike seek to balance hydrocarbon development with the broader energy transition.
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