Tullow Oil has partnered with Opsealog, a provider of data integration and analysis services, to implement a digitalization campaign for its offshore operations in Ghana.
The initiative was announced on Thursday by Samuel Kwesi Dickson, Tullow’s head of logistics.
Dickson stated that the collaboration with Opsealog represents a significant advancement in the digitization of our maritime operations, giving our teams detailed, data-driven insights to enhance fleet performance and lessen our environmental impact.
Tullow operates four platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels in Ghana.
By leveraging Opsealog’s Marinsights platform, the company will be able to monitor vessel performance on multiple levels, including freshwater and fuel consumption, as well as crew certifications.
The data collected will enable Tullow to optimize fuel usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Briac Lemee, business development manager at Opsealog, further explained the benefits of the project:
“This project is a great example of how data and fuel efficiency expertise can work together towards sustainability objectives.
“It empowers Tullow Oil Ghana’s onshore teams with the right data to deliver high-value analysis and inform strategic decision-making to improve the utilization of their assets.”
Tullow had previously disclosed plans to resume drilling in Ghana’s oilfields by May 2025 following the resolution of a longstanding tax dispute with the Ghanaian government.
In a statement ahead of its 2024 full-year financial results, the company confirmed that settling the Ghana Branch Profits Remittance Tax arbitration eliminates a $320 million contingent liability and reinforces the stability of its petroleum agreements in the country.
By incorporating Opsealog’s Streamlog system, Tullow aims to streamline data collection for weekly, monthly, and yearly reports while eliminating the risks of duplicated input.
This digital monitoring will not only save crew time but also improve forecasting and cost tracking, further enhancing operational efficiency.
