Two films on Tullow’s impact in Ghana go live

Tullow Ghana has released two new documentaries, “More Than Oil: The Tullow Ghana Story” and “Made In Ghana: Tullow’s Local Content Story”, detailing the story of the company's impact in Ghana since the inception of the oil and gas industry close to two decades ago.

The documentaries provide great insights into Tullow's major operations in Ghana, its contribution to empowering the local people and its community impact in transforming Ghana's socio-economic growth over the years.

Told through the eyes of Tullow’s many beneficiaries and stakeholders, the stories are fascinating with the capacity to sway many audiences across the country. Viewers will be taken on an emotional yet informational journey, weaving together the voices of real people whose lives have been profoundly changed by Tullow’s investments in Ghana. 

From classrooms and dormitories filled with eager learners and young dreamers, to helping local entrepreneurs diversify their source of income through small-scale businesses, the documentaries reflect what a progressive oil and gas company must stand for.

Jean-Medard Madama, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana said: “At its core, “More than Oil” is a  film about people. We wanted to show not just the projects, but the human impact—how a new dormitory block, science lab, or a skills training programme can completely change someone’s life and give them hope for the future. It is extremely heartwarming to embark on social-economic interventions that create a lasting impact on the lives and communities in our operational areas.”
  
“The documentaries go beyond our impact to the partnerships we’ve built with many local suppliers,” said Cynthia Lumor, Tullow Ghana’s Deputy Managing Director. “The stories you’ll see are a testament to the resilience and determination of Ghanaians, and we’re honoured to collaborate and extend a helping hand in that journey.”  

A shorter documentary, “Made In Ghana” focuses on Tullow’s support for local resource in the energy sector. It dives deeper into Tullow Ghana’s local content agenda and tells the transformational story of Ghana’s oil and gas industry from a past of heavy reliance on foreign expertise, to the present-day reality of highly competent local talent from all walks of life.

Testimonials spanning MDs of local energy sector firms, technical managers of indigenous companies, junior workers and other technicians and engineers, showcase the various ways in which Tullow’s investment into Ghana’s workforce has yielded lasting results.

A sneak peek into the stories:

Education: Explore the special ambience created for kindergarten students along the Western fishing coastline and how the enhanced learning environment is setting them up for a brighter future.

Livelihoods empowerment: Follow Esther, a former fishmonger turned cement seller, who is now able to support her family during fishing off-seasons through her growing business which she started after receiving a loan and financial training. 

Environmental stewardship: Witness the efforts of a local community to repurpose seaweed into building blocks for sustainable business infrastructure for fishmongers. 

Local content: Celebrate the admirable strides made in empowering Ghanaians along the industry’s value chain through knowledge transfer, skills training, and hands-on capacity building. 

The documentaries premiered on March 3, 2025, across Tullow Ghana’s social media channels and will show on select national television stations. Watch the documentaries here: More Than Oil - https://t.co/kEAVRSvCrD and Made In Ghana – https://t.co/u1ce08sAte