Ghana, Togo dispute border at East Keta

Ghana

ACCRA, July 18, 2018 – Ghana’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has warned the government about a potential boundary dispute with Togo over oil exploration in the East Keta ultra deep block, local media reported Tuesday.

The institution urged the Ghanaian government to delineate the border as Togolese authorities are disputing the current boundary, Ghana Web reported.

“PIAC has noted adverse claims being made by the Togolese authorities concerning its maritime boundary with Ghana in respect of the East Keta ultra deep block and urges government to initiate urgent steps to delineate Ghana’s maritime border with Togo,” PIAC wrote in its annual report.

The East Keta block is operated by GNPC Operating Services alongside partners Heritage Oil (38.7%), Blue Star Exploration Ghana (38.7%) and GNPC Exploration & Production (11.6%).

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