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 delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within its asset portfolio.
In a statement issued on Monday by NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, drilling operations commenced in late November 2025 and were concluded in mid-December 2025.
Odeh noted that the entire operation was executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards.
Following comprehensive testing, logging, and data acquisition, the well was safely secured, marking the successful completion of the programme.
Results from the Awodi-07 well are described as highly encouraging, confirming the presence of significant hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones.
He noted that the outcome represents a major milestone for the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, strengthening confidence in the underlying asset and reinforcing the overall prospectivity of the area.
The success of Awodi-07, according to NNPC Ltd, underscores the value of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation, and the strong operational collaboration between the national oil company and its Joint Venture partner.
Commenting on the achievement, 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 on the milestone, the Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Udy Ntia, described the Awodi-07 results as a clear demonstration of the benefits of sustained collaboration, technical rigour, and a stable, enabling operating environment.
“This discovery highlights the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships, and the positive impact of the 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 assets in the Niger Delta under a joint venture arrangement, with Chevron holding a 40 per cent stake and NNPC Ltd owning the remaining interest.
The partnership enables both companies to pool resources, expertise, and investments to more effectively develop Nigeria’s oil and gas resources.
According to the statement, through this collaboration, the Joint Venture aims to ramp up oil production to about 146,000 barrels per day, supporting government revenue, job creation, and the nation’s energy security.
