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 delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio.
Drilling commenced in late November 2025 and was completed in mid-December 2025, with all operations executed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
Following comprehensive testing, logging and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, bringing the programme to a successful close.
Results from the well were described as highly encouraging, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones.
NNPC Ltd said the outcome represents a notable milestone that strengthens confidence in the asset and reinforces the prospectivity of the area.
Commenting on the development, 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.
This achievement aligns with our strategic priorities of increasing production, enhancing national energy security and delivering sustainable value for the Nigerian people,” Ojulari said.
Also speaking, the Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Udy Ntia, described the results as a demonstration of the value of sustained collaboration, technical rigour and a stable, enabling operating environment.
“This outcome underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships and the positive impact of 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,” Ntia said.
NNPC Ltd and Chevron Nigeria Limited operate several oil and gas fields in Nigeria’s Niger Delta under a joint venture arrangement, in which Chevron holds a 40 per cent participating interest while NNPC Ltd retains 60 per cent.
Through the partnership, the companies aim to increase oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, supporting government revenue, job creation and national energy supply.
