NNPC Finds New Oil Well In Niger Delta

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Monday, January 26, announced that Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture (JV), has completed the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well.
In a statement by its spokesman, Andy Odeh, NNPCL said the well was located in the shallow offshore area of western Niger Delta, adding: “The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Joint Venture’s ongoing efforts to further delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio.
It stated: “Drilling operations commenced in late November 2025 and were concluded in mid-December 2025, with all activities executed safely, efficiently and in strict compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards.
“Following the completion of comprehensive testing, logging and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, bringing the programme to a successful close.”
The company noted that results from the well were highly encouraging, confirming a substantial presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones.
It added: “This outcome represents a notable milestone for the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture on strengthening confidence in the underlying asset and reinforcing the prospectivity of the area.”
NNPCL said the success of Awodi-07 underscores the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation and the strong operational collaboration between NNPC and JV partner.
According to it: “NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Ltd work together under a joint venture agreement to operate several oil and gas fields in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.
“In this partnership, Chevron owns 40 per cent of the assets, while NNPC Limited holds the remaining share.
“The arrangement allows both companies to combine resources, expertise and investment to develop Nigeria’s oil and gas resources more effectively.”
The statement stressed that through the collaboration, the partners aim to increase oil output to about 146,000 barrels per day (bpd), which would support government revenue, create jobs and contribute to the country’s energy supply.
Speaking on the development, NNPCL Group Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, commended CNL for its operational excellence, technical competence and consistent delivery of value.
The success of the Awodi-07 well, he said, “further reinforces the strength of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture and our shared commitment to responsibly growing Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves.
“This achievement aligns squarely with our strategic priorities of increasing production, enhancing national energy security and delivering sustainable value for the Nigerian people.”