Continuity and challenges for Ghana’s returning president
The election in Ghana sets the path for continuity but there are challenges ahead for the incumbent, who will continue to face difficulties in the power sector.
Pecan
Aker Energy rethinks Pecan for a lower cost
Aker Energy has reiterated its commitment to Ghana’s Pecan field, although not going so far as to commit to timing on a final investment decision (FID).
Aker Energy postpones Pecan, cuts team
Aker Energy has opted to halt development work offshore Ghana in response to the coronavirus pandemic, terminating a contract for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel with Malaysia’s Yinson Holdings.
Yinson to supply FPSO to Aker Energy
Aker Energy has signed a letter of intent (LoI) on a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) with Yinson Holdings Berhad.
Fugro signs on to crack Aker Energy’s Pecan
Fugro has won geotechnical and geophysical survey work on Aker Energy’s Pecan field, offshore Ghana.
Aker Energy appoints new Ghana country head
Aker Energy Ghana is replacing country director Jan Helge Skogen with Kadijah Amoah, effective as of February 1.
Aker Energy CEO out
CEO Jan Arve Haugen of Ghana-focused Aker Energy has resigned, replaced in the interim by Svein Jakob Liknes, who was the company’s head of operations. Changes are also being made to the company’s board.
Ghana challenges slow Pecan development for Aker
Aker Energy has changed its plans to develop the Pecan field in Ghana in the face of regulatory complexity.