The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited for successfully completing 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 initiative to further define and unlock hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio.
Drilling operations began in late November 2025 and were completed by mid-December 2025.
The company stated that all operations were conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards.
After extensive testing, logging, and data collection, the well was securely capped, bringing the drilling programme to a successful close.
These details were highlighted in a press release signed by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, and dated 26 January 2026.
The release noted that the Awodi-07 well confirmed significant hydrocarbon presence across multiple reservoir zones.
NNPC Ltd described the discovery as a major milestone for the Joint Venture, boosting confidence in the asset and confirming the area’s exploration potential.
The company emphasized that the success reflects disciplined exploration, strong technical evaluation, and effective operational collaboration between the partners.
On the development, NNPC Ltd Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, praised 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 commenting, NNPC Ltd Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mr. Udy Ntia, said the results demonstrate the benefits of continuous collaboration and 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.
The release noted that NNPC Ltd and Chevron Nigeria Ltd operate under a joint venture covering multiple oil and gas fields in the Niger Delta.
Under this arrangement, Chevron holds a 40 percent interest while NNPC Ltd retains the remaining share.
The partnership combines resources, expertise, and investment to develop Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves.
Through the Joint Venture, both companies aim to increase oil production to approximately 146,000 barrels per day to support national energy supply, government revenue, and job creation.
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