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President Mahama announces new offshore discovery at Nya Gyidie well
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new offshore hydrocarbon discovery in Ghana’s Deepwater Cape Three Points contract area, describing it as an important milestone for the country’s petroleum sector.
The discovery was made by Planet One Oil and Gas Ltd., together with its partners, GOIL Upstream Ltd., and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), at the Nya Gyidie 9-1X well in the Tano Basin. bad3
President Mahama announced the find on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the 2026 Local Content Conference and Exhibition organised by the Petroleum Commission in Takoradi.
“Now the good news. I am pleased to announce that Planet One Oil and Gas Ltd., together with its partners, Goil Upstream Ltd., and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, have made a new offshore discovery,” he said.
“The hydrocarbon discovery at the Nya Gyidie 9-1X well in the Deepwater Cape Three Points contract area marks an important milestone for Ghana. It is the country’s first successful test of a Cenomanian-Turonian Carbonate-Clay as a primary exploration target,” he added.
He said the well also targeted the Albian formation as a secondary objective, and that the name Nya Gyidie, which means “Have Faith”, reflected the confidence behind the exploration project. bad3
The discovery contains gas and condensate, although its commercial size and recoverable reserves are yet to be established.
President Mahama said the find demonstrated renewed confidence in Ghana’s petroleum potential and the government’s efforts to revitalise the upstream sector.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah has engaged the Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) on strengthening collaboration to advance Ghana’s cultural and creative industries.
The engagement, led by the Forum’s Vice Chairman, Ahuma Bosco Ocansey, focused on ongoing programmes, outstanding commitments, preparations towards the Forum’s 15th Anniversary and Ghana Culture Week 2027, as well as opportunities for collaboration on the EU Sankofa I Programme.
Mr. Jajah reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with stakeholders and addressing concerns raised, stressing the importance of fulfilling commitments to participants and sponsors in cultural initiatives.
The meeting underscored the need for stronger partnerships to promote Ghana’s cultural identity and unlock opportunities within the creative arts sector.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Approval has been granted to Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York to engage the services of celebrated US civil rights lawyer, Ben Crump, to assist Ghana in securing justice for all Ghanaians killed in the US in recent months.
The engagement will be at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.
“Ghana will go every length to secure justice and safeguard the dignity of our dear nationals abroad,” the statement said.
The Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to Ben Crump for the positive telephone discussion on the matter.
Ghana also acknowledged the cooperation and commitment of US authorities in the collective quest for justice.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
