Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has officially resumed production at the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, marking the successful completion of a major turnaround maintenance exercise, reports ITREALMS.
This early delivery was achieved without any recorded safety incidents, further solidifying SNEPCo’s reputation for operational excellence and asset integrity within the global energy sector.
According to SNEPCo Managing Director Ronald Adams, completing the turnaround safely and ahead of schedule serves as a direct testament to the dedication and professionalism of the Nigerian workforce alongside the steadfast support of various partners.
He noted that this achievement not only secures the long‑term integrity of the Bonga FPSO but also positions the company strongly for the upcoming Bonga North project, which is set to leverage the improved reliability of the vessel to drive further growth.
The maintenance exercise, which commenced on February 1, 2026, highlighted a significant leap in Nigeria’s domestic deep-water expertise.
Out of the 55 companies involved in the execution, 43 were wholly Nigerian entities, representing nearly 80 percent of the total corporate participants.
Furthermore, eight of the twelve international service providers involved maintain full operational bases within Nigeria, a move that facilitates critical knowledge transfer and encourages increased local investment in the nation’s industrial infrastructure.
The human element of the project was equally impressive, with more than 1,000 personnel working offshore throughout the duration of the turnaround.
Over 95 percent of this workforce consisted of Nigerians specialized in maintenance, engineering, operations, inspection, and construction.
Thousands of additional professionals provided support from onshore locations, reflecting a deep level of domestic capability in complex offshore oil and gas operations that rivals international standards.
In his concluding remarks, Adams expressed gratitude for the collaborative support from key industry stakeholders who made the swift turnaround possible.
He specifically acknowledged the contributions of the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), along with the various joint venture partners who ensured the successful and safe execution of the exercise.
Furthermore, eight of the twelve international service providers involved maintain full operational bases within Nigeria, a move that facilitates critical knowledge transfer and encourages increased local investment in the nation’s industrial infrastructure.
The human element of the project was equally impressive, with more than 1,000 personnel working offshore throughout the duration of the turnaround.
Over 95 percent of this workforce consisted of Nigerians specialized in maintenance, engineering, operations, inspection, and construction.
Thousands of additional professionals provided support from onshore locations, reflecting a deep level of domestic capability in complex offshore oil and gas operations that rivals international standards.
In his concluding remarks, Adams expressed gratitude for the collaborative support from key industry stakeholders who made the swift turnaround possible.
He specifically acknowledged the contributions of the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), along with the various joint venture partners who ensured the successful and safe execution of the exercise.
Uboshe Uboshe/Editor
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