Springfield E&P has announced the contract of the Deepsea Bollsta rig from Northern Ocean Limited (NOL) to lead the appraisal of the Afina-1x well, located in the deep offshore block WCTP-2 in Ghana.
In collaboration with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC Explorco, this strategic move highlights Springfield’s dedication to enhancing Ghana’s oil production.
The initiative aims to finalize the unitization of the Afina and Sankofa fields, ultimately adding significant value for the government of Ghana and all stakeholders involved.
Well testing with the Deepsea Bollsta rig is set to begin in October, with several reputable local and international service companies engaged to provide support for the upcoming operations.
Kevin Okyere, Chief Executive Officer of Springfield, expressed his hopes that the company’s determination will inspire Ghanaians and the youth across Africa to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals.
Following a ruling from the International Court of Arbitration on July 8, which required Springfield to complete the unitization process, the company has acted swiftly to secure a rig and fulfill all necessary technical requirements for the appraisal and testing of the Afina-1x well.
Springfield is committed to upholding all national and international judicial decisions.
Okyere stated, “Together with GNPC and GNPC Explorco, we are excited to work with Northern Ocean on this historic drilling campaign as the first independent African company to operate in deep water. The success of this campaign will position us as the first independent African producer in deep water as well.
Northern Ocean’s impressive track record and expertise make them the ideal partner for Springfield, enabling us to plan and execute this drilling campaign in an unprecedented timeframe. We look forward to fostering a mutually beneficial long-term relationship that adds significant value for all stakeholders.”
Arne Jacobsen, Chief Executive Officer of NOL, remarked, “We are thrilled to announce this strategic partnership with Springfield, marking an important step in our plans to build a solid order backlog.
This collaboration lays the groundwork for NOL and Springfield to deliver top-tier operations with our HE rigs. Springfield is a key operator in Ghana, and we are eager to develop a long-term partnership with this esteemed company.”
