NNPC Ltd, in partnership with Newcross Exploration and Production Ltd, has recommenced production from the Awoba field as part of efforts to optimize hydrocarbon assets and meet OPEC production quotas.
The field, previously shut down in February 2022 due to evacuation challenges and crude oil theft, has now resumed operations. Since the restart on April 13, 2024, production has averaged 8,000 barrels per day, with expectations to reach 12,000 barrels per day within 30 days.
Located in the mangrove swamp south of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Awoba Unit spans OMLs 18 and 24 and is managed by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS). This revitalization is anticipated to not only enhance revenue but also significantly increase gas supply to the power sector and other gas-based industries.
NNPC Ltd has seen a series of production successes across its joint venture portfolio, contributing to a notable uplift in national production. Besides the recent commencement of production at the Madu Field by the NNPC Ltd/First E&P JV, the restart of production at OMLs 29 and 18 in late 2023 has added an average of 60,000 barrels per day to the nation’s output.
Mallam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, attributes this achievement to the enabling operating environment fostered by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He extends gratitude to all stakeholders, including staff, operators, host communities, government security agencies, and private security contractors, for their pivotal role in this accomplishment.
