Tullow Ghana and its partners have scheduled a 16-day maintenance shutdown at the Jubilee field, commencing on Tuesday, March 25.

The planned shutdown is aimed at optimizing operations, increasing production efficiency, and mitigating risks in the field.

During this period, Tullow Ghana will undertake critical maintenance on the Kwame Nkrumah FPSO vessel, which includes retooling essential equipment, conducting leak assessments, and expanding the facility’s capacity to support higher gas exports.

This follows the company’s successful completion of a 4D seismic survey of the Jubilee and TEN fields, designed to identify future drilling prospects and ensure long-term resource sustainability.

Additionally, the maintenance efforts will help prolong the FPSO’s operational life and prepare it for a mini-drilling campaign planned for May 2025.

To prevent disruptions in the country’s gas supply, an agreement has been reached between the partners and the government to temporarily source gas from the TEN fields while maintenance is underway.

Jean-Medard Madama, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana, highlighted the significance of the exercise, stating: “This maintenance shutdown is a very important step to protect and maintain our field assets and enhance production efficiency at the Jubilee field. It also reflects our role as lead operator of Ghana’s main oil fields, and our commitment to developing Ghana’s resources in a responsible manner that creates value for all stakeholders.”