NNPCL applauds Chevron for operational excellence, successful Awodi-07 Discovery

*Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Limited, commends Chevron Nigeria Limited for the company’s operational excellence, technical competence, and consistent delivery of value

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

For its successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well located in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC Limited/CNL Joint Venture.

The company had drilled the Awodi-07 well as part of the Joint Venture’s (JV) ongoing efforts at further delineating and unlocking hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio.

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The NNPC Limited disclosed the drilling operations commenced late November 2025, and were concluded in mid-December 2025, and all activities executed safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards.

According to the state oil company, following the completion of comprehensive testing, logging, and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, bringing the programme to a successful close.

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Results from the well are highly encouraging, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones.

The NNPCL also averred that the outcome “represents a notable milestone for the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, on strengthening confidence in the underlying asset and reinforcing the prospectivity of the area.”

It further stated that the success of Awodi-07 further highlights the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation, and the strong operational collaboration between NNPC Limited and its Joint Venture partner.

Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC Limited, in a statement Monday, January 26, 2026, noted Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NNPC Limited, while commenting on the International Oil Company’s achievement, commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for its operational excellence, technical competence, and consistent delivery of value.

Engr. Ojulari stated: “The success of the Awodi-07 well further reinforces the strength of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture and our shared commitment to responsibly growing Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves.

“This achievement aligns squarely with our strategic priorities of increasing production, enhancing national energy security, and delivering sustainable value for the Nigerian people.”

Speaking on the milestone also, Mr. Udy Ntia, Executive Vice-President of Upstream at NNPC Limited, described the Awodi-07 results as a clear demonstration of the value of sustained collaboration, technical rigour, and a stable, enabling operating environment.

Ntia said: “This discovery underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships, and the positive impact of the reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act.

“We look forward to working closely with Chevron Nigeria Limited to mature this opportunity and progress it towards timely development and monetisation.”

The statement further noted the NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited work together under a joint venture agreement to operate several oil and gas fields in the Niger Delta region of the country.

In this partnership, Chevron owns 40 percent of the assets, while NNPC Limited holds the remaining share.

The company stressed the arrangement allows both companies to combine resources, expertise, and investment to develop Nigeria’s oil and gas resources more effectively.

Through this collaboration, the partners aim to increase oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, which would support government revenue, create jobs, and contribute to the country’s energy supply, Odeh said in the statement.

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