By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, June 11, GNA — The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bentley Systems International Limited, operating through its geoscience division, Seequent, to strengthen Ghana’s digital geoscience capabilities.
It is also to modernise geological data management and analysis in the country.
The agreement establishes a one-year collaboration aimed at enhancing GGSA’s expertise in digital geoscience workflows through access to advanced geological modelling software, specialized training, and the exploration of future areas of cooperation.
Dr Prosper Akaba, the GGSA Director-General, who signed for the Authority, said the partnership aligned with its mandate to support sustainable economic development through science-driven decision-making.
Mr Seth Miah, the West Africa Regional Manager of Seequent, a global leader in subsurface modeling and geoscience software solutions, disclosed that Bentley Systems would provide GGSA with a suite of industry-leading digital tools to support geological interpretation, visualization, and resource evaluation.
Under the agreement, GGSA will receive five annual subscriptions each for Leapfrog Geo and Leapfrog Edge, one annual subscription for Res2D/3D, and Oasis Montaj.
The software will enable GGSA’s technical teams to improve geological modelling, resource estimation, and data integration processes. Access to the software will be governed by both parties against unauthorised intrusion with capacity building being a key component of the agreement.
The parties have agreed to organise three training sessions focusing on Leapfrog Software and related digital geoscience workflows.
Details regarding the timing, content, and delivery format of the training programmes would be finalised jointly.
Beyond software deployment and training, the MoU provides a framework for exploring additional collaborative initiatives that support the objectives of the partnership.
Any future activities involving research, development projects, extended software subscriptions, or other commitments not specified by the MoU would be governed by separate agreements.
As part of the collaboration, GGSA has committed to making appropriate personnel available to participate in training sessions, utilize the software products, and assess opportunities to integrate Leapfrog solutions into its geological modelling and resource estimation workflows.
The Authority will also work with Bentley Systems in developing a case study documenting the outcomes of the collaboration and may participate in mutually agreed public awareness and reference activities.
The total value of the software licenses together with the training in the use of the licenses stands at about $300, 000.00.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei