Accra, Ghana – The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), alongside its Jubilee and TEN partners Tullow Ghana, Kosmos Energy, PetroSA, and Explorco, has launched an extensive community outreach program targeting 30 fishing communities across seven coastal districts in Ghana’s Western Region. This initiative, which began on June 2, 2025, aims to enhance stakeholder engagement, empower local communities, and promote sustainable marine practices in advance of a crucial Ocean Bottom Nodes (OBN) survey in the Jubilee and TEN fields.
The OBN survey is vital for monitoring hydrocarbon migration and optimizing reservoir performance, ensuring long-term resource optimization and the protection of offshore infrastructure. GNPC, as Ghana’s national oil company, is providing critical safety information and reaffirming its dedication to supporting coastal livelihoods and marine sustainability.
The “Safe Sea, Sustained Livelihoods” campaign is a collaborative effort involving the Petroleum Commission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fisheries Commission, Ghana Maritime Authority, Ghana Navy, Marine Police, and the Canoe Council. These organizations are working together to ensure clear communication of updated maritime protocols and security measures. A key focus of these sessions is the strict enforcement of safety zones around offshore installations. Fisherfolk are being educated on the consequences of encroaching on the 500-meter exclusive zone and the 10,000-meter advisory operational zone, with clear warnings that vessels in these restricted areas may face regulatory action under maritime law.
GNPC’s Social Performance team has engaged over 400 community members in targeted sessions, explaining the rationale behind the exclusion zones and highlighting GNPC’s ongoing social intervention initiatives in coastal and other regions. These efforts are synchronized with similar development programs led by GNPC’s upstream partners. Through this concentrated outreach, GNPC and its partners are fostering a strong culture of safety, transparency, and shared responsibility at sea, with the goal of achieving safer waters, stronger communities, and a foundation for shared growth.
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