GNPC, GNPC Explorco advance preparations for first exploratory well in Voltaian Basin
Preparations for drilling the first exploratory well in Ghana’s onshore Voltaian Basin have entered a critical phase following an inspection of the proposed well location at Chegu in the Mion District.
A joint delegation from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its operating subsidiary, GNPC Explorco, inspected the site to assess its readiness and identify the engineering and civil works required ahead of drilling.
The Managing Director of GNPC Explorco, Samuel Opoku Arthur, said construction of a 13.5-kilometre access road to the well location will begin in the coming weeks.
He said the road will facilitate the movement of drilling rigs, heavy machinery and other equipment to the site ahead of the next phase of exploration activities.
The delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Chegu Naa at his palace, where the traditional leader reaffirmed the community’s support for the project and called for transparent communication and close collaboration as activities intensify.
GNPC Explorco, which is leading the exploration programme, said it will operate under environmental safeguards and international standards while engaging district authorities, traditional leaders and host communities.
The Voltaian Basin exploration campaign is aimed at assessing the hydrocarbon potential of Ghana’s inland sedimentary basin.
