Yemisi Izuora
The Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), has reaffirmed its commitment to retain top deepwater and gas production capacity in Nigeria despite operational constraints.
The Company on Tuesday October 14, 2025, stated this when its team received the Executive Vice President (EVP) Upstream, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Udobong Ntia to its Escravos operations base for an official visit that underscored the strategic importance of Chevron’s role in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The CNL Executive Leadership Team, led by Segun Kuteyi, Director of Operations/Chief Operating Officer, and Michelle Pflueger, Director of Asset Development/Chief Asset Development Officer, received the EVP and his delegation.
In his remarks, Mr. Kuteyi expressed appreciation for the EVP’s visit, highlighting Chevron’s over 60-year heritage as a key investor and one of the largest oil and gas producers in Nigeria.
“Our business spans exploration, production, gas development, and deepwater operations—including the Agbami Field, one of Nigeria’s largest deepwater discoveries. At the core of our business is the Chevron Way, which outlines our core beliefs, values, and purpose: delivering affordable, reliable, and ever cleaner energy; promoting human ingenuity to solve energy challenges; and operating with trust, integrity, and accountability,” Segun noted.
During the visit, the EVP was briefed on Chevron’s integrated operations, which include conventional assets both onshore and offshore, the Escravos Gas Plant (EGP), and the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (EGTL) facility—one of only five such plants globally. The presentation covered major accomplishments, business planning, production forecasts, operational challenges, and Chevron’s innovative approaches to asset integrity and cost management.
The EVP commended Chevron’s partnership with local communities, which has enabled the company to sustain its social licence to operate in regions where other international operators have exited due to operational challenges. He praised Chevron’s innovative use of technology, particularly the deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for asset monitoring and encouraged continued collaboration among industry stakeholders.
“We are proud to be aligned with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative, and we continue to invest in cleaner energy solutions, reduce routine gas flaring, and build a profitable gas business. Today, 99.9% of our fabrication work is done in-country, reflecting our belief in investing not just in oil and gas, but in people, partnerships, and the future of Nigeria,” Segun remarked.
The high point of the visit was a tour of the Integrated Operations Centre, the Tank Farm, and the EGP facilities. The EVP’s engagement concluded on a positive note, reinforcing Chevron’s commitment to unlocking Nigeria’s energy potential and delivering lasting value to its people.