OTC Opens with strong presence from Ministry of Energy, Tullow Ghana, others

Tullow Ghana Limited is one of more than 20 countries participating at the 2019 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston Texas.

The conference ongoing since 1969, marks its 50th Anniversary this year. It highlights technology, innovation and activities in the Global Oil and Gas industry attracting international oil companies and service companies.

This year is Tullow Ghana Ltd.’s second participation under the auspices of the Government of Ghana led by the Ministry of Energy and the Petroleum Commission.

On Monday, the opening ceremony for Ghana Pavilion took place with Minister for Energy, John Peter Amewu leading the Ghana delegation.

Tullow Ghana’s Executive Vice President, Kweku Andoh Awotwi delivered brief remarks indicating Tullow’s is pleased to collaborate with the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Energy, our regulator the Petroleum Commission and our Partner the GNPC, to promote the strides Ghana has made in oil and gas industry at this Ghana Pavilion here at the OTC.

Mr. Awotwi said, “ Our presence here, highlights our collective commitment to growing and developing Ghana’s oil sector and seeking partnerships.”

The Minister for Energy John Peter Amewu, stressed the need to showcase Ghana’s successful foray into the global oil and gas sector and draw from the required expertise both indigenous and from the diaspora.

Mr. Awotwi further added that “OTC is a convergence of best and brightest in the global oil and gas industry and is a good opportunity to showcase Ghana’s progress, potential and prospects. It will be an exciting time here in Houston. As a collective I know we aim for great participation from which we can draw useful lessons and experience.”

The Conference is a 4 day conference running from the 6th to 9th of May and with opportunities to strike partnerships to further develop the potential of Ghana’s oil and gas sector. Also participating are, Kosmos Energy, Aker Energy, MODEC, Prime Meridian Docks, Seaweld Engineering, Ghana Ports and Habour, the Ministry of Energy, the Petroleum Commission and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation

Tullow Ghana Delegation

Kweku Awotwi, Executive Vice President, Tullow Ghana

Cynthia Lumor, Director, External Affairs, Social Performance and Local Content

Irene Asare, Director, Business Support

Elike Mawuli, Well Engineering Manager

Patrick Ampong, Government and Public Affairs Advisor

Nixon Amoah-Awuah, Human Resource Manager

Dzifa Bampoh, Communications Manager

Eunice Annobil, Project Planning and Performance Advisor