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.
The well was drilled under the NNPC Ltd/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture as part of ongoing efforts to further delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within the asset portfolio.
In a statement issued on Monday by NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr Andy Odeh, the company said drilling operations commenced in late November 2025 and were concluded by mid-December 2025.
According to the statement, all drilling, testing and data acquisition activities were executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards.
Following comprehensive testing, logging and evaluation, the Awodi-07 well was safely secured, bringing the programme to a successful close.
“Results from the well are highly encouraging, confirming a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones,” the statement said.
NNPC described the outcome as a major milestone that strengthens confidence in the joint venture’s asset base and reinforces the overall prospectivity of the area.
“The success of Awodi-07 further highlights the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation, and strong operational collaboration between NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture partner,” the company added.
Reacting to the development, NNPC Ltd Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, commended Chevron Nigeria Limited for its operational excellence and technical competence.
“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.
He added that the achievement aligns with NNPC Ltd’s strategic priorities of boosting production, enhancing national energy security, and delivering sustainable value for Nigerians.
Also speaking, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr Udy Ntia, described the results as evidence of the benefits of sustained collaboration and technical rigour.
“This discovery underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships, and the positive impact of the reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act,” Ntia said.
He noted that NNPC Ltd looks forward to working closely with Chevron Nigeria Limited to mature the discovery and advance it toward timely development and monetisation.
NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited operate several oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta under a joint venture arrangement, with Chevron holding 40 per cent equity and NNPC Ltd owning the remaining share.
The partnership is expected to help ramp up production to about 146,000 barrels per day, supporting government revenue, job creation, and Nigeria’s long-term energy supply.
