The Jubilee Partners led by Tullow Ghana Limited, Operator of the Jubilee Field says a planned shutdown of the FPSO Kwame Nkrumah will be undertaken from Sunday 20^th March, 2016.

The fourteen (14) day shutdown is to allow for planned maintenance work to be undertaken on a key equipment of the FPSO.

According to a statement by the partners, the shutdown is essential to ensure the ongoing reliability and integrity of the FPSO.

In line with standard industry practice, there will be no oil or gas production from the Jubilee Field during the 14 day period, this, the partners say will ensure safety.

The Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited, Mr Charles Darku said “our commitment is to adhere to international operational performance management standards to ensure the FPSO operates safely and efficiently at its optimal level.”

However, it was stated that the planned shutdown will not impact the projected average production for the year. The last major planned maintenance shutdown was in September 2013.