Aker wins deepwater acreage in Ghana
Aker ASA has been awarded a major oil and gas deepwater exploration and production license in the Gulf of Guinea. This region, off the coast of west Africa, is widely regarded as one of the world's most promising petroleum provinces. Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and governmental authorities selected Aker as the operator of the offshore exploration area South Deepwater Tano in competition with international oil companies. The award has been sanctioned by the Ghanaian Parliament. - The award by GNPC and the Ghanaian authorities represents recognition of Norway's oil and gas