Saipem and Modec-Itoch were also chosen by GNPC to take part in the joint-consortium of which Oando will be lead developer.

The $US1 billion project includes the development of offshore and onshore high pressure gas transmission pipelines, a processing facility, liquefied petroleum gas and condensate storage tanks as well as other ancillary structures.

The Ghanian Government has expressed its commitment to develop infrastructure that will enable the sale of natural gas to both domestic and international markets.

Oando Chief Executive Officer Bolaji Osunsanya said “This new partnership with GNPC to develop Ghana’s first gas infrastructure, broadens our leadership frontiers in the gas transportation and distribution business within the West African region.”