Offshore drilling operations
About Us

40+ Years of Excellence in Offshore Drilling

Ocean Drill Engineering Ghana has been at the forefront of oil and gas exploration in Ghana and West Africa since 1982, delivering world-class drilling solutions with uncompromising safety standards.

Our Story

Pioneering Energy Solutions in West Africa

Founded in 1982, Ocean Drill Engineering Ghana began as a small local operation serving Ghana's emerging oil industry. Through decades of dedication to excellence, innovation, and safety, we have grown into one of West Africa's most trusted offshore drilling companies.

Our journey has been marked by groundbreaking projects, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to developing local talent. Today, we operate across Ghana's prolific offshore basins, contributing significantly to the nation's energy security and economic growth.

1982
Founded
500+
Wells Drilled
1000+
Employees
Offshore FPSO vessel Ghana
Our Foundation

Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision

To be West Africa's leading offshore drilling company, recognized globally for operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices in energy exploration.

Our Mission

To deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling solutions that exceed client expectations while minimizing environmental impact and developing local talent.

Our Values

Safety First • Integrity Always • Excellence in Everything • Respect for Environment • Commitment to Our People

Leadership

Our Experienced Team

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in offshore drilling, oil & gas operations, and energy sector management.

EK

Kwame Asante

Chief Executive Officer

35+ years in oil & gas with expertise in offshore operations management.

AM

Ama Mensah

Chief Operations Officer

Former offshore rig manager with specialization in deepwater drilling.

KO

Kofi Owusu

Chief Technical Officer

PhD in Petroleum Engineering with expertise in drilling technology.

EA

Efua Adjei

HSE Director

Certified safety professional with 20+ years in HSE management.

Our Team

Our Team at Work in Ghana

Our dedicated workforce operates safely and efficiently across Ghana's offshore basins, delivering exceptional results on every project.

Offshore workers in safety gear on drilling platform

Platform Operations Team

Safety-first approach to drilling operations

Oil platform control room operations

Control Room Operations

Advanced monitoring and control systems

Oil rig workers conducting maintenance

Maintenance Crew

Ensuring equipment reliability

1,000+
Skilled Workers
85%
Ghanaian Staff
24/7
Operations
100%
Safety Compliance
Certifications

Industry-Leading Certifications

Our commitment to excellence is validated by our certifications and industry recognitions.

ISO

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

ISO

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

ISO

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety

IADC

IADC Member

International Association

Zero LTIs

Last 5 years incident-free

Ghana EPA Compliant

Environmental standards met

GNPC Approved

Certified contractor

Offshore operations

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