NNPC discovers new oil well with in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC Ltd/CNL joint venture (JV), has successfully completed the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well.
In a statement issued on Monday by Andy Odeh, spokesperson of NNPC, the company said the well is located in the shallow offshore area of the western Niger Delta.
“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,” the statement said.
Drilling operations began in late November 2025 and were completed in mid-December 2025, with all activities carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with approved operational and regulatory standards.
“Following the completion of comprehensive testing, logging, and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, bringing the programme to a successful close,” the company added.
NNPC said results from the well were highly encouraging, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones.
“This outcome represents a notable milestone for the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, strengthening confidence in the underlying asset and reinforcing the prospectivity of the area,” the statement said.
According to the national oil company, the success of Awodi-07 highlights the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation, and strong operational collaboration between NNPC and its JV partner.
“NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Ltd work together under a joint venture agreement to operate several oil and gas fields in Nigeria’s Niger Delta,” the statement said.
“In this partnership, Chevron holds 40 per cent of the assets, while NNPC Limited owns the remaining share.
“The arrangement allows both companies to pool resources, expertise, and investment to develop Nigeria’s oil and gas resources more effectively.”
The statement added that through the collaboration, the partners aim to boost oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day (bpd), supporting government revenue, job creation, and the country’s energy supply.
Commenting on the development, Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of NNPC, praised Chevron Nigeria Limited for its operational excellence, technical competence, and consistent value delivery.
“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.”
Also reacting, Udy Ntia, NNPC’s executive vice-president for upstream, described the Awodi-07 results as a clear demonstration of the value of sustained collaboration, technical rigour, and a stable, enabling operating environment.
