The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta.
Chevron Nigeria Limited operates the well under the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, as part of ongoing efforts to further delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within the joint venture’s asset portfolio.
Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd in a statement said drilling operations on the Awodi-07 well commenced in late November 2025 and were concluded in mid-December 2025.
NNPC Ltd said all activities were carried out safely and efficiently, in full compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards. Following comprehensive testing, logging and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, marking the successful completion of the programme.
Results from the Awodi-07 well were described as highly encouraging, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones. The outcome represents a major milestone for the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, strengthening confidence in the asset and reinforcing the prospectivity of the area.
Commenting on the achievement, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for its operational excellence, technical competence and consistent delivery of value.
“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 speaking on the milestone, the Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Udy Ntia, described the Awodi-07 results as a clear demonstration of the benefits of sustained collaboration, technical rigour and a stable, enabling operating environment.
According to him, “This discovery underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships and the positive impact of the reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act. We look forward to working closely with Chevron Nigeria Limited to mature this opportunity and progress it towards timely development and monetisation.”
NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited operate several oil and gas assets in Nigeria’s Niger Delta under a joint venture arrangement, with Chevron holding 40 per cent interest and NNPC Ltd owning the remaining share. The partnership combines resources, expertise and investment to develop the country’s oil and gas resources more effectively.
Through the collaboration, the partners aim to increase oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, a move expected to support government revenue, create jobs and boost Nigeria’s energy supply.
