Will Voltaian Basin drilling finally begin in Q4?
Oil and Gas

Will Voltaian Basin drilling finally begin in Q4?

Kizito CUDJOE
Published July 30, 20264 min read

Exploratory drilling in the Voltaian Basin is expected to begin in fourth quarter-2026, reviving a long-delayed project that government hopes will unlock new hydrocarbon reserves and help stem Ghana’s declining crude oil production.

Published by Business & Financial Times
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