Shell resumes Bonga field operations after early maintenance finish
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited has restarted production at the Bonga deepwater field. The company completed turnaround maintenance on the Bonga floating production, storage, and offloading vessel ahead of schedule. Ronald Adams, the Managing Director, praised the dedication of the workforce and partners involved. The project highlighted the capacity and professionalism of Nigerian professionals in offshore oil and gas operations.
TLDR
- Production at the Bonga field resumed on March 6, 2026, after maintenance was completed 11 days early and without safety incidents.
- The maintenance began on February 1, 2026, involving more than 1,000 offshore personnel, with over 95% being Nigerians.
- Thousands of additional workers supported the project from onshore, showcasing local expertise.
- Ronald Adams credited the success to the workforce, partners, and several key industry stakeholders.
- 55 companies participated, including 43 wholly Nigerian firms and 8 international service providers with operational bases in Nigeria.
