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ENI started gas production during the weekend from the Sankofa field in the Offshore Cape Three Points Integrated Oil and Gas Project (OCTP) in Ghana. A statement from the company said the field would provide 180 million The production started from two of the four deep-sea subs of John Agyekum Kufuor Floating Production, Storage and After the final stages of the commissioning of offshore facilities , the gas will gradually pbad through a dedicated 60 km pipeline to the onshore receiving facility (ORF) in Sanzule, where it will then be compressed and distributed in Ghana.
The OCT is the only non-badociated deep offshore gas development in sub-Saharan Africa entirely for domestic consumption and will provide Gh with stable, reliable and affordable gas supplies. ana.
The project was developed with support from the World Bank and has strategic relevance: OCT gas can help Ghana to move from oil-based electricity production to a source of electricity. cleaner energy. "The OCT combines value creation with social and environmental sustainability," said Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi.
"OCT gas will contribute to Ghana's energy stability, which is a prerequisite for industrial and economic development. growth while helping to reduce harmful emissions. This speaks to Eni's commitment to sustainable development and long-term partnership with host countries, where we can only grow if we grow together. "
" GNPC is pleased that the development of OCTP reaches this stage "Sarpong
" We will support Eni on the next steps to ensure that gas delivery to the Ghanaian market reaches its expected volumes in the as soon as possible. "
Eni has been present in Ghana since 2009 via its subsidiary Eni Ghana
Eni is operator of the OCT's integrated oil and gas development project (44.44% ini, 35.56% in Vitol and 20% in GNPC).
With the start of production of gas, total production of oil and gas OCTP can reach up to 85 000 barrels of oil equivalent per day
– GNA
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