Category: Upstream Update

Upstream service provider, Halliburton Ghana Operations Limited has committed an estimated US$15 million in advanced petroleum engineering software, training and academic support under a new partnership with Ghana's Petroleum Commission and KNUST; aimed at strengthening…

The Petroleum Commission of Ghana and the Petroleum Commission of The Gambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote institutional and technical collaboration in the development and regulation of…

The Petroleum Commission, through its Business Advisory and Enterprise Development (BAED) Department, last week organised a virtual workshop aimed at deepening understanding of risk management and insurance practices within Ghana's upstream petroleum industry. The workshop…

The Commission has reiterated that building a competitive local content environment requires more than regulatory compliance, stressing the need for stronger collaboration, investment and capacity development to drive sustainable growth in Ghana's petroleum industry. This…

The Commission has commenced a week-long Peer-to-Peer Learning Exercise with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya, bringing together technical experts from both institutions to exchange knowledge, strengthen regulatory capacity and deepen institutional…

The Energy Sector Regulatory Authority (ARSE) of the Republic of Niger has turned to the Petroleum Commission of Ghana for regulatory insights as it develops its 2027–2031 Strategic Plan. As part of a benchmarking visit…

Ghana is stepping up efforts to attract Canadian investment into its upstream oil and gas sector, positioning itself as a stable and increasingly competitive destination for global energy capital as geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and…

The Petroleum Commission and Liberia’s Petroleum Regulatory Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation, knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement as both countries seek to maximize the benefits of their…

At the 3rd Africa Energy Technology Conference held on Wednesday, the Petroleum Commission renewed its push for fresh investment into the country’s upstream petroleum sector, citing renewed industry confidence and growing international interest. Speaking at…

The Petroleum Commission is taking steps to strengthen its digital transformation agenda following its participation in Halliburton LIFE2026 (Landmark Innovation Forum & Expo) held in Orlando, Florida from the 27th to 30th April. The event…