The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is seeking stronger collaboration with global oilfield service providers as the Ghana looks to expand drilling activity and strengthen its petroleum value chain.
GIPC Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie visited the Houston operations facility of Weatherford International following his participation in the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference 2026.
The visit comes as Ghana intensifies efforts to optimize hydrocarbon production, attract investment and deepen local value creation within the energy sector amid increased competition for upstream capital across Africa.q
Madjie was accompanied by Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Hamis Ussif, as well as representatives of the Ghana Houston Chamber of Commerce.
According to GIPC, discussions with Weatherford executives focused on drilling technologies, production optimization, intervention services and managed pressure drilling systems, alongside opportunities for technology transfer and technical capacity building.
The delegation also toured Weatherford’s integrated operations facility, where officials reviewed the company’s real-time operational support capabilities and advanced oilfield technologies.
The engagementis suppose to leverage partnerships with international energy companies and service providers to improve operational efficiency and sustain upstream activity as mature fields face production pressures.
Attracting technical expertise and capital investment will be critical if Ghana is to reverse declining crude output and unlock additional value from its offshore reserves.
The talks also adds to growing efforts by authorities to position the country as a competitive destination for responsible energy investment while balancing local participation and long-term sector sustainability objectives.
