NNPC CONGRATULATES CHEVRON ON SUCCESSFUL AWODI-07 WELL DRILLING
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta.
Chevron Nigeria Limited operates the asset under the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture.
The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Joint Venture’s ongoing efforts to further delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio. Drilling operations commenced in late November 2025 and were concluded in mid-December 2025.
According to NNPC Ltd, all drilling activities were carried out safely and efficiently, in strict compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards. Following comprehensive testing, logging and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, marking the successful completion of the programme.
These details were contained in a press release signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Andy Odeh, and dated January 26, 2026.
Results from the Awodi-07 well confirmed a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones. NNPC Ltd described the outcome as a major milestone for the Joint Venture, strengthening confidence in the asset and further reinforcing the prospectivity of the area.
The company noted that the success of the well highlighted the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation and strong operational collaboration between both partners.
Commenting on the development, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for its performance.
“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,” Ojulari said.
“This achievement aligns squarely with our strategic priorities of increasing production, enhancing national energy security and delivering sustainable value for the Nigerian people,” he added.
Also speaking on the milestone, the Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Udy Ntia, said the results demonstrated the benefits of sustained collaboration and ongoing sector reforms.
“This discovery underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships and the positive impact of the reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act,” Ntia said.
“We look forward to working closely with Chevron Nigeria Limited to mature this opportunity and progress it towards timely development and monetisation,” he added.
NNPC Ltd and Chevron Nigeria Limited operate under a joint venture agreement covering several oil and gas fields in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. Under the arrangement, Chevron holds a 40 per cent interest, while NNPC Ltd owns the remaining 60 per cent.
Through the Joint Venture, both partners aim to increase oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, supporting government revenue generation, job creation and Nigeria’s national energy supply.
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