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Chevron completes Awodi‑07 oil well in Niger Delta

Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited, Jim Swartz

Chevron Nigeria has announced the successful completion of the Awodi‑07 appraisal and exploration well in the offshore area within the Niger Delta region.

The Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Region, Olusoga Oduselu, announced this via a statement issued on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Oduselu said the well spud on November 30 reached a total depth of 12,420 ft MD / 11,303 ft TVD on December 16, and has now been safely plugged and suspended following completion of wireline and fluid sampling operations on December 28, 2025.

Oduselu stated: “Awodi‑07 encountered approximately 675 feet of hydrocarbon pay, comprising Appraisal reservoirs: 310 feet, in line with pre‑drill expectations, unlocking development potential.

“Exploration targets: 365 feet across six hydrocarbon‑bearing sands.”

The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid Africa Region, Jim Swartz, emphasised the significance of this discovery.

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“The Awodi‑07 success demonstrates the strength of our exploration program and the value of collaboration with our senior partner, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, reinforcing the NNPCL/CNL JV’s commitment to sustaining production growth,” Swartz said.

Reinforcing Jim’s message, the Vice President – Exploration, Kevin McLachlan, said: “This discovery comes after two recent exploration successes in Nigeria since late 2024. All three discoveries compliment Chevron’s global exploration strategy to balance infrastructure enabled and frontier activity.

“Enabled by the Petroleum Industry Act and ongoing industry reforms, we are advancing exploration opportunities and converting new discoveries into value for Nigeria through technology, local partnerships, and disciplined development.

“We appreciate the partnership with NNPCL and the support of our regulators. The NNPCL/CNL JV will continue to collaborate closely with the regulators and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.”

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