Nigerian engineers praised for world-class oil project delivery
Nigerian engineers and contractors have demonstrated their ability to deliver oil and gas projects to international standards, according to TotalEnergies. The Egina deepwater and Ikike shallow-water projects were highlighted as proof of Nigeria’s growing industrial capability. Cyprian Ojum, Deputy General Manager, Nigerian Content at TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd, emphasized the shift from mere compliance to real capacity building. The projects showcase how local expertise and collaboration can drive value retention and economic growth in Nigeria.
TLDR
- TotalEnergies cited the Egina and Ikike projects as evidence of Nigerian engineers’ capacity to execute complex oil and gas developments to global standards.
- The Egina project included training about 200 Nigerians in critical skills, with significant local participation in construction and integration.
- Egina produces nearly 10% of TotalEnergies’ global output, while Ikike achieved about 95% Nigerian content in its execution.
- Both projects were developed in line with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), focusing on value retention and capacity building.
- Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, criticized regulators for delays in contracting processes, despite a presidential directive for six-month tender completion.
