Kosmos Energy Supports Ebola Preparedness in Ghana
Company to supply critical equipment for three infectious disease treatment centers
ACCRA, Ghana, October 22, 2014 – Kosmos Energy Ghana HC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS), announced today an emergency preparedness donation of critical equipment for three Ebola treatment centers in Ghana, located in Tema, Kumasi, and Tamale. Kosmos will procure and provide generators, incinerators, and other needed supplies for the soon-to-be completed facilities. The equipment and supplies are valued at approximately US$325,000.
“Although Ghana has not yet had a confirmed case of Ebola, it is important for the nation to be prepared. This donation of critical equipment and supplies comes after extensive discussions with the Ministry of Health to understand Ghana’s needs and level of preparedness,” said Ken Keag, Vice President and Country Manager, Kosmos Energy Ghana. “As a long-term partner to Ghana, we are eager to do our part to support the country’s readiness.”
Kosmos discovered the Jubilee Field offshore Ghana in 2007 and maintains an office in Accra.
About Kosmos Energy
Kosmos Energy is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused on frontier and emerging areas along the Atlantic Margin. Our assets include existing production and other major development projects offshore Ghana, as well as exploration licenses with significant hydrocarbon potential offshore Ireland, Mauritania, Morocco (including Western Sahara), Portugal, Senegal and Suriname. As an ethical and transparent company, Kosmos is committed to doing things the right way. The company’s Business Principles articulate our commitment to transparency, ethics, human rights, safety and the environment. Read more about this commitment in the Kosmos 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report. Kosmos is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is traded under the ticker symbol KOS. For additional information, visit www.kosmosenergy.com.
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