The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore Western Niger Delta.
The well was drilled as part of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture’s efforts to unlock hydrocarbon potential in the area.
Persecondnews recalls that the drilling operations began in late November 2025 and were completed in mid-December 2025, with all activities carried out safely and efficiently.
The well confirmed a significant presence of hydrocarbons across multiple reservoir zones, marking a notable milestone for the joint venture.
“All activities were carried out safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with approved operational and regulatory standards,” said Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd in a statement on Monday.
The success of the Awodi-07 well strengthens confidence in the asset and reinforces the prospectivity of the area.
The outcome highlights the effectiveness of disciplined exploration, sound technical evaluation, and strong operational collaboration between NNPC Ltd and Chevron Nigeria Limited.
The joint venture has demonstrated its commitment to responsibly growing Nigeria’s hydrocarbon reserves.
“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,” said Bashir Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd.
Ojulari added: “This achievement aligns squarely with our strategic priorities of increasing production, enhancing national energy security, and delivering sustainable value for the Nigerian people.”
“This discovery underscores the importance of disciplined exploration programmes, strong partnerships, and the positive impact of the reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act,” said Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd.
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