The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commended Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. The well was drilled as part of the joint venture’s efforts to unlock hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio.
Drilling operations commenced in late November 2025 and concluded in mid-December 2025, with all activities executed safely and efficiently. Following comprehensive testing, logging, and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, bringing the program to a successful close. Results from the well are highly encouraging, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones.
The success of Awodi-07 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 outcome highlights the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation, and strong operational collaboration between NNPC Ltd and its joint venture partner.
NNPC Ltd’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for its operational excellence, technical competence, and consistent delivery of value. The success of the Awodi-07 well reinforces the strength of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture and their shared commitment to responsibly growing Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves.
The achievement aligns with NNPC Ltd’s strategic priorities of increasing production, enhancing national energy security, and delivering sustainable value for the Nigerian people. The Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Udy Ntia, described the Awodi-07 results as a clear demonstration of the value of sustained collaboration, technical rigor, and a stable operating environment.
The discovery underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programs, strong partnerships, and the positive impact of reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act. NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Ltd will work together to mature this opportunity and progress it towards timely development and monetization.
The joint venture between NNPC Ltd and Chevron Nigeria Ltd aims to increase oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, supporting government revenue, creating jobs, and contributing to the country’s energy supply. The successful completion of the Awodi-07 well is a significant step towards achieving this goal, reinforcing the partnership’s commitment to responsibly developing Nigeria’s oil and gas resources.
