NNPC and Chevron celebrate new oil discovery in Niger Delta
NNPC Limited has announced a successful oil well discovery in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited. The Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well was completed in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. The joint venture aims to boost Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves and support national energy security. The achievement was highlighted in a press release signed by Andy Odeh and dated 26 January 2026.
TLDR
- Drilling operations for the Awodi-07 well started in late November 2025 and concluded in mid-December 2025.
- The well confirmed significant hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones after comprehensive testing and data acquisition.
- Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, praised Chevron Nigeria Limited for its performance and collaboration.
- Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, emphasized the benefits of sustained collaboration and sector reforms.
- Chevron holds a 40% interest in the joint venture, with NNPC Ltd owning the remaining share, aiming to increase oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day.
