Nigeria’s oil exports have rebound by 225,000 barrels per day following the conclusion of the turnaround maintenance of the Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Gas output has also resumed by 150 million standard cubic feet per day as the scheduled maintenance was concluded on March 6, 11 days earlier than scheduled.
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) announced the development in a statement on Saturday by its Communications Manager, Mr Gladys Afam-Anadu.
According to the statement, the project was delivered without any safety incident, reinforcing SNEPCo’s longstanding commitment to operational excellence and asset integrity.
“Completing the turnaround safely and ahead of schedule is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our Nigerian workforce and the helpful support of our partners.
“The achievement not only secures the long‑term integrity of the Bonga FPSO but also positions us strongly for the successful delivery of the Bonga North project, which will leverage the improved reliability of the FPSO.” The statement quoted SNEPCo Managing Director Ronald Adams as saying.
The energy firm noted that the exercise which began on February 1, 2026, highlights SNEPCo’s leading role in advancing deep‑water expertise in Nigeria. Of the 55 companies involved in the execution, 43 were wholly Nigerian.
Additionally, eight of the 12 international service providers maintain operational bases in Nigeria, contributing to knowledge transfer and increased local investments.
More than 1,000 personnel worked offshore during the turnaround, with over 95 per cent being Nigerians involved in maintenance, engineering, operations, inspection and construction.
SNEPCo stated that thousands more supported activities from onshore locations, reflecting the depth of Nigerian capability in offshore oil and gas operations.
Adams added: “We acknowledge the support of several stakeholders towards the successful execution of the exercise, including the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and our partners.”
