Aker suggests Lukoil exit to resolve Ghanaโs Pecan pickle
Aker Energy has six weeks to submit a plan of development for its Pecan project, offshore Ghana, while facing challenges over Russian Lukoil's involvement.
Aker Energy has six weeks to submit a plan of development for its Pecan project, offshore Ghana, while facing challenges over Russian Lukoil's involvement.
Ghana has granted Aker Energy more time to submit the plan of development for its Pecan field.
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.
Aker Energy has reiterated its commitment to Ghanaโs Pecan field, although not going so far as to commit to timing on a final investment decision (FID).
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 Malaysiaโs Yinson Holdings.
Aker Energy has signed a letter of intent (LoI) on a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) with Yinson Holdings Berhad.
Fugro has won geotechnical and geophysical survey work on Aker Energyโs Pecan field, offshore Ghana.
Aker Energy Ghana is replacing country director Jan Helge Skogen with Kadijah Amoah, effective as of February 1.
CEO Jan Arve Haugen of Ghana-focused Aker Energy has resigned, replaced in the interim by Svein Jakob Liknes, who was the companyโs head of operations. Changes are also being made to the companyโs board.
Aker Energy has changed its plans to develop the Pecan field in Ghana in the face of regulatory complexity.