The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta.
The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Joint Venture’s ongoing efforts 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, with all activities carried out safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
Following extensive testing, logging, and data acquisition, the well was securely shut in, marking the successful conclusion of the programme.
According to NNPC Ltd, results from the well were highly encouraging, confirming the presence of significant hydrocarbon volumes across multiple reservoir zones.
The company said the outcome represents an important milestone, strengthening confidence in the asset and reaffirming the prospectivity of the area.
Commenting on the development, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, praised Chevron Nigeria Limited for its operational excellence, technical expertise, and consistent value delivery.
He noted that the success of the Awodi-07 well further underscores the strength of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture and its shared commitment to responsibly growing Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves, in line with national objectives of boosting production, enhancing energy security, and delivering sustainable value to Nigerians.
Also speaking, the Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Udy Ntia, described the results as evidence of the benefits of sustained collaboration, technical discipline, and a stable operating environment.
He added that the outcome highlights the importance of structured exploration programmes, strong partnerships, and the positive impact of reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act, expressing optimism about working closely with Chevron Nigeria Limited to advance the discovery toward development and monetisation.
NNPC Ltd and Chevron Nigeria Limited operate several oil and gas assets in Nigeria’s Niger Delta under a joint venture arrangement, with Chevron holding a 40 per cent participating interest and NNPC Ltd retaining 60 per cent.
Through the partnership, both companies aim to raise oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, contributing to government revenue, employment generation, and national energy supply.
