The Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Ltd (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed that Chevron Nigeria, operator of the NNPC–Chevron three way partnership, accomplished the Awodi-07 appraisal nicely, revealing vital hydrocarbons within the western Niger Delta.
The announcement was made on Monday by NNPC spokesperson Andy Odeh.
The nicely is situated in the shallow offshore space of the western Niger Delta and is a part of ongoing efforts to unlock additional hydrocarbon potential throughout the JV’s portfolio.
In response to NNPC, all actions had been executed safely, effectively, and in strict compliance with accepted operational and regulatory requirements.
Following complete testing, logging, and knowledge acquisition, the nicely was safely secured, bringing the programme to a profitable shut.
What the corporate is saying
Preliminary outcomes from Awodi-07 are extremely encouraging, confirming a considerable presence of hydrocarbons throughout a number of reservoir zones.
“This final result represents a notable milestone for the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Enterprise on strengthening confidence within the underlying asset and reinforcing the prospectivity of the world,” the corporate mentioned.
“The success of Awodi-07 additional highlights the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical analysis, and the robust operational collaboration between NNPC Ltd and its Joint Enterprise accomplice,” the corporate added.
“NNPC Restricted and Chevron Nigeria Ltd work collectively below a three way partnership settlement to function a number of oil and fuel fields in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.”
The outcomes sign a lift within the potential output from the JV’s operations and supply optimism for future growth within the area.
What NNPCL GCEO mentioned
Commenting on the success, NNPC Group Chief Government Officer Bayo Ojulari praised Chevron Nigeria Restricted for operational excellence and technical competence.
“The success of the Awodi-07 nicely additional reinforces the energy of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Enterprise and our shared dedication to responsibly rising Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves,” Ojulari mentioned.
“This achievement aligns squarely with our strategic priorities of accelerating manufacturing, enhancing nationwide vitality safety, and delivering sustainable worth for the Nigerian individuals.”
Udy Ntia, Government Vice-President, Upstream, NNPC, additionally emphasised the worth of disciplined exploration and robust partnerships.
“This discovery underscores the significance of disciplined exploration programmes, robust partnerships, and the constructive influence of the reforms launched below the Petroleum Trade Act,” he mentioned.
“We sit up for working intently with Chevron Nigeria Restricted to mature this chance and progress it in direction of well timed growth and monetisation,” Ntia mentioned.
Rise up to hurry
Drilling operations for Awodi-07 started in late November 2025 and concluded by mid-December 2025.
- The NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Enterprise has been a key participant in Nigeria’s offshore oil sector, with Chevron holding 40 per cent of the property and NNPC Restricted proudly owning the remaining 60 per cent.
- This partnership permits each corporations to pool sources, technical experience, and investments to maximise the event of Nigeria’s oil and fuel sources.
By means of sustained collaboration, the JV has been working towards growing oil manufacturing to about 146,000 barrels per day (bpd), which is predicted to assist authorities income, create jobs, and contribute to nationwide vitality provide.