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Ghana Moves to De-Risk Oil and Gas Investment with New Licensing Reforms

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  • Government introduces flexible licensing, direct negotiations, and streamlined permitting
  • New rules aim to de-risk exploration and fast-track upstream development across onshore and offshore blocks

Accra, Ghana – Ghana is rolling out a comprehensive reform package to attract energy investors and unlock its untapped hydrocarbon potential, with new licensing models, flexible fiscal terms, and streamlined regulations designed to ease entry into the country’s oil and gas sector.

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