Ghana Hits Another oil

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has announced its second oil discovery offshore the Republic of Ghana. The Hyedua-1 well is located on the Deepwater Tano license in approximately 5,020 feet of water, 3.3 miles southwest and down dip from the Mahogany-1 discovery well, which Anadarko announced in June 2007. The Hyedua-1 well was drilled to a total depth of approximately 13,130 feet and encountered approximately 130 feet of net pay in a Cretaceous sandstone reservoir."The results of the Hyedua-1 well and our 2007 drilling program in the deep waters offshore Ghana are very encouraging," said Bob Daniels, Anadarko's Senior Vice President, Worldwide Exploration."The two discoveries indicate the presence of a large structure that extends across the West Cape Three Points Block and onto the Deepwater Tano license with a combined gross hydrocarbon column of nearly 1,200 feet. Based on the commercial potential of the area, the partnership continues to work in close cooperation with the Republic of Ghana and is making arrangements to bring another rig to the region to begin a rapid appraisal program in the fourth quarter."Anadarko is the technical operator of the Hyedua-1 well with an 18-percent interest. Tullow Ghana Limited, an affiliate of Tullow Oil plc, is the operator of the block with a 49.95-percent interest.Other partners include Kosmos Energy Ghana HC with an 18-percent interest, and Sabre Oil and Gas Limited with a 4.05-percent interest. The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation will be carried through the exploration and development phases with a 10-percent interest.The Hyedua-1 and Mahogany-1 wells were drilled using the "Belford Dolphin" deepwater drillship, which is under long-term contract to Anadarko. After the Hyedua-1 well is sidetracked to obtain additional core data, the drillship will move to the Gulf of Mexico to test additional prospects in Anadarko's 2007 exploration program.Source: oilvoice.com

Osu Homowo was Peacefull

Police presence in Osu in Accra, which is divided over achieftaincy dispute, ensured that the people had a peaceful Homowo celebration.Nii Nortey Owuo III, Osu Manste, amidst drumming and dancing, sprinkled"Kpokpoi", the traditional food made of corn flour and palm fruit soup, throughsome streets of Osu.Osu Mantse Nii Nortey Owuo 111 introducing himself to the gathering at the Osu palace before descending the stairways to perform the sprinkling of kpekpoi indicating the beginning of the Homowo celebrations the by people of Osu .

Ghana 1 Senegal 1

Senegal on Tuesday failed to punish a highly defensive Black Stars, and in spite of a near total dominance, the Terranga Lions could manage only a one-all draw in their international friendly at the Den Stadium, Millwall, England.Striker Asamoah Gyan had put the Black Stars ahead in the 44th minute in a half that saw both sides attempting onslaughts at the opposing net.It took a 73rd, almost unchallenged but well exploited opportunity by Senegal captain El Hadj Diouf to level matters for the Lions.In a match that saw the Senegalese earn as many as 10 corner kicks as against none for the Black Stars, such was the dominance of the Lions, whose vow to beat the Stars, expressed in pre-match outbursts by Diouf and colleagues met a stiff resistance in Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson.On countless occasions, Kingson pulled off daring saves to deny the Lions near goals, and when the second half saw a slowed Michael Essien in the Stars midfield, the traffic was all towards the Stars end.Indeed the Stars major force in the first half, Laryea Kingston, was totally anonymous in the second half as Diouf and his men tore at ease at the Stars defence.The Stars barely threatened their opponents in the second half, and it came as little surprise when Diouf latched onto a floated ball that landed between and Richard Kingson just ahead of the six-yard box, affording him ample time to dribble the goalkeeper before planting the ball firmly into the net.The Stars next play Morocco on September 8, also in a friendly build up to the Cup of Nations.Line-up: Richard Kingson; Francis Dickoh; Hans Adu Sarpei/Michael Helegbe, (77); John Paintsil; Shilla Illiasu, Anthony Annan/Ahmed Barusso(90), Laryea Kingston, Michael Essien/Bernard Kumorji(77), Sulley Muntari/Junior Agogo(83), Asamoah Gyan and Haminu Dramani/Andre Ayew(90).

Shine Starlets Shine!!!: U 17 SOUTH KOREA

Our Twinkle Twinkle little Starlets have a way for making us proud almost everytime they participate in Tournaments such as this. It is against this backgroud that I have become an ardent supportor of the side anytime there is an U 17 world cup. Ghana, having won this competion twice and an impressive record to boast of at the junior level, places a lot of burden on the shoulders of the current line-up. But I must be quick to add that I have been impressed by the performance of the team in their 1st game against Trinidad and Tobago. Right from the blast of the whistle, they made their intentions known that they will take nothig shy of a goal harvest. One thing particularly impresive about the side is their ability to pass the ball around with breathtaking speed. This is slightly different from the free flowing "one touch and pass" "Agoro" style we are used to. This is not to say that the Agoro style has been abondoned. Infact they have added the speed of the european League to the style making them one of the teams to beat. Special mention must be given to all the technical handlers of this side; those who are no more with the team and those who are still there. I applaude coach Silas Tetteh's poise and decision making. I would like him to smile a little bit in the next games though.

But most of all I give a double thumbs up for our gallent future Michael Essian's and Stephen Appiah's. Please take this chance to shine seriously, making your career the ultimate goal so you don't fizzle out early like some of your pre-decessors.I believe you can bring home the Ultimate prize!!

By:Isaac Tetteh