The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has confirmed a major breakthrough in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector.
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On July 3, 2025, Joint Venture partners submitted the Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) for the Eban and Akoma discoveries in the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4). The partners include Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Ltd, Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd, Woodfields Upstream Ghana Ltd, and GNPC’s Explorco.
This submission follows a successful appraisal programme. It confirmed the presence of commercially viable hydrocarbons in both the Eban-1X oil well and the Akoma-1X gas and condensate well. The exercise was conducted under the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919) and the CTP-B4 Petroleum Agreement.
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor described the move as a significant milestone. “This declaration proves our offshore resources can drive economic growth and secure our energy future,” he said. He also praised the joint venture partners and GNPC for their commitment.
The JV partners will now develop a comprehensive Plan of Development (PoD). This plan will focus on maximizing resource recovery and ensuring local content involvement. The Ministry, GNPC, and the Petroleum Commission will oversee the process to ensure it aligns with national priorities.
Ghana aims to create a transparent and resilient energy sector. The Eban-Akoma discovery adds momentum to this goal and reinforces the country’s role as a key player in the global energy space.
