Under the terms of the MoU, the partners have committed to drilling up to 20 additional wells in the Jubilee field, with investments totalling up to $2 billion over the life of the licences. The partners expect a material increase in gross 2P (proven and probable) reserves, while new measures will also aim to boost gas supply and reduce costs to consumers.
According to the statement, the agreement brings together Tullow Oil plc, Kosmos Energy, PetroSA, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and Explorco, and will see the West Cape Three Points (WCTP) and Deep Water Tano (DWT) licences—home to the Jubilee and 10 fields—extended by 15 years.
Tullow ended a decade-long quest to develop discoveries in April, when it sold the inland fields for $120 million to Gulf Energy, a Nairobi-based oil and gas trader. Tullow has announced divestments in recent months toward reducing its debt below $1 billion this year.
“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,” Jean-Médard Madama, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana said in a statement. “Even as the field matures, we are confident in its capacity to deliver value—for our shareholders, partners, and the people of Ghana.”
Commenting on the recognition, Tullow Ghana Managing Director, Jean-Medard Madama said: “It is always a pleasure when you are recognised for the commitment and dedication to your line of business. We are grateful to the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management for acknowledging our hardwork with these awards.
“Ghana continues to be the cornerstone of our operations. During the year, operational efficiency remained high with average facility uptime across the FPSOs averaging 97% and a combined average production rate of c.44.1 kbopd net. Five new Jubilee wells (three producers and two water injectors) were brought onstream during the first half of 2024, completing the Ghana drilling programme safely, and approximately six months ahead of schedule”, it said.
Tullow Oil will sell its Gabon assets to Gabon Oil Company for USD 300 million net of tax, the company said on Monday.
The sale involves Tullow’s entire Gabonese portfolio, representing around 10,000 bopd of 2025 production guidance and approximately 36 million barrels of 2P reserves. The effective date for the transaction is January 1, 2025.
“This value accretive transaction with Gabon Oil Company aligns with our strategic priorities to materially accelerate deleveraging and is an important step as we progress our refinancing plans this year,” chief financial officer and interim CEO Richard Miller said.
Tullow Oil Plc’s says its Ghana drilling programme with Noble Venturer will commence in May 2025, with two Jubilee wells (one producer and one water injector).
The production is also expected to come onstream in the third quarter of 2025.
In its 2025 Outlook and Guidance Report, the oil giant said five new Jubilee wells (three producers and two water injectors) have been brought onstream, bringing the drill programme to an end approximately six months ahead of schedule with no recordable safety incidents, and saving over $88 million (gross) compared to the initial budget.
The maintenance activity, set to begin Tuesday, March 25, for 16 days, will upgrade operations, boost production capacity, and reduce risks in the field.
During this period, Tullow Ghana will focus on essential repairs and improvements to the Kwame Nkrumah FPSO vessel, including retooling of key equipment, conducting leak tests and expanding works on the facility to accommodate increased gas export.
Tullow Plc Board Chairman, Phuthuma Nhleko, has reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to the growth of Ghana’s energy sector, highlighting its long-term partnership with the country for close to two decades.