By Charles Pemu Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPCL/CNL joint venture, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The assurance was given during a visit by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, to CNL’s operational hub at Escravos, Delta State.
CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Jim Swartz, highlighted Chevron’s more than 60-year history of investment in the country and its contributions to Nigeria’s economy. He emphasized the company’s alignment with key government initiatives, including the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and the Decade of Gas initiative. Swartz expressed Chevron’s dedication to helping Nigeria unlock its full energy potential.
Strategic Operations and Government Praise During the visit, CNL’s Director, NNPCL/JV, Segun Kuteyi, outlined the company’s “North Star” strategy, which focuses on improving performance, monetizing gas resources, and growing crude oil production. He highlighted recent milestones such as the conversion of legacy joint venture leases under the PIA, the renewal of deep water leases, and the discovery of new oil fields like Meji NW-1.
The Minister was given a comprehensive tour of Chevron’s integrated operations, from its upstream assets to the midstream facilities at the Escravos Gas Plant and the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (EGTL) facility. The tour also included the West African Gas Pipeline, which supports regional energy security.
In his remarks, Minister Lokpobiri commended Chevron for its “incredible commitment” to Nigeria’s development. He specifically praised the company for being the only International Oil Company (IOC) that has remained active in the swamp and shallow water areas of the Niger Delta while others have divested.
The Minister noted that Chevron has demonstrated a high sense of integrity in its community engagement and its use of technology for security surveillance. He concluded his visit with a tour of the facilities, reinforcing the government’s partnership with the company.