Historic leadership transition as Shell bids farewell to Marno de Jong, welcomes Elohor Aiboni - ITREALMS

Shell Companies in Nigeria on Tuesday night hosted a rousing sendforth to honor outgoing Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair, Marno de Jong, while formally welcoming Elohor Aiboni, who returns from an international assignment to take up the role, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile event saw stakeholders from government, the energy industry, professional bodies, and diplomatic circles join in celebrating the achievements of de Jong, who led Shell’s business in Nigeria for more than six years. 

Shell, 9 banks launch massive $3bn contractor support fund to power deepwater operations - ITREALMS

The financial landscape for indigenous oil and gas service providers, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has officially launched a monumental $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in strategic partnership with nine of Nigeria's leading commercial banks, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative, sealed via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Lagos, is engineered to provide robust credit support and seamlessly unlock liquidity for local contractors executing critical projects across SNEPCo’s deepwater operations. 

Shell showcases decades of economic impact and energy future @NAPE 2025 - ITREALMS

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Shell is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Nigeria's economy and energy security by prominently featuring its extensive contributions at the 2025 International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), reports ITREALMS.

The exhibition, which commenced yesterday in Lagos, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the professional body, founded in 1975.

Shell urges sustained actions to position gas as engine of development - ITREALMS

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Nigeria needs sustained actions to attract and retain investments in the gas sector to ensure economic growth and industrialization, senior leaders of the Shell Energy Nigeria organisation said at the 3rd edition of the Gas Investment Forum which held in Lagos this week.

Investments in key infrastructure, consistency in policy and regulations and partnerships were highlighted as enablers for the development of the nation’s huge gas resources.

Future energy leaders: Shell hosts African young professionals - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has successfully hosted young professionals from Nigeria and other African countries at its Lagos office, in support of the growth of future leaders in the energy industry on the continent, reports ITREALMS.

The 25 engineers and geologists from Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Angola and Uganda, were part of the Africa Young Professionals programme attending the Nigeria annual international conference and exhibition (NAICE) of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Lagos last week.

Technology: Shell's team wins Best Technical Paper award @SPE conference'25 - ITREALMS

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A team of Shell staff has won the highly regarded 1st Place Technical Paper Award at the annual international and exhibition conference of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) which ended last night in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The team comprising well engineers Augustine Okosun, Osehojie Ojeh-Oziegbe, Oluwatobilola Aribike and Oladokun Adubi were commended “for an outstanding display of in-depth technical knowledge and quality delivery” in their presentation titled, “Application of Perforated, Wash and Cement (PWC) technology for annular remediation in deep-water abandonment.”

Shell showcases energy industry contributions @SPE Conference - ITREALMS

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Shell has highlighted its pivotal role in Nigeria's oil and gas industry at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) conference in Lagos, with the exhibition featuring Shell's flagship businesses, including Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), as well as its partnerships with All On and Daystar Power, reports ITREALMS.

Shell's participation in the conference comes as it received an award for its $5 billion Bonga North project, which is expected to produce 110,000 barrels of oil per day. 

NNPC/Shell vision first outreach: Over 2,000 benefit @Lagos community - ITREALMS

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A recent outreach program organized by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) as part of their Vision First initiative has brought joy to over 2,000 individuals in a Lagos community, with many beneficiaries testifying to restored sight after receiving medical attention.

The five-day outreach, which took place in the Mushin Local Council Development Area, was the fourth in Lagos since the introduction of the Vision First initiative in 2022. During the program, a medical team performed 245 eye surgeries, including 198 cataract and 47 Pterygium surgeries. 

FirstBank, NLNG, Shell back QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, First Bank of Nigeria, has joined forces with Mighty Media Plus Network Limited for the maiden edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit.

Also supporting the event are Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and Shell Nigeria, two major players in the country’s energy and development sectors.

Vision first: NNPC, Shell's healthcare scheme makes difference in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The fourth edition of Vision First, a flagship health program of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), kicked off in Mushin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on July 7, reports ITREALMS.

The outreach provided eye and cardiovascular screenings, surgeries, and general health education to thousands of people.

Shell: How Nigeria can accelerate gas development – ITREALMS

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The premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has identified development of infrastructure and regulatory and fiscal stability as key drivers for the development of Nigeria’s gas resources, according to SNG Managing Director, Ralph Gbobo, reports ITREALMS.

“Major investments are required to develop large scale infrastructure along the gas value chain (pipelines, gas processing plants, gas distribution networks) as well as human capacity development,” Gbobo said recently at a panel session on “Accelerating gas development for domestic and global energy needs” at the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja.

Deepening Gas Infrastructure: Shell Nigeria engages stakeholders - ITREALMS

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Premier gas distribution company, the Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has engaged over 100 gas off takers in the Agbara Ota industrial zone in Ogun State on ways of consolidating the gains from the supply chair, reports ITREALMS.

Set up in 1998 as a fully Shell-owned company, SNG currently operates in Abia, Rivers and Ogun states providing gas to customers through distribution pipelines of approximately 150km.

Shell says bright future awaits Nigerian companies @offshore developments - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) says Nigerian companies have a lot to benefit if they are prepared to take advantage of more opportunities in its offshore and shallow water oil and gas projects.

Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, today, SNEPCo MD, Ronald Adams said projects such as Bonga Southwest Aparo, Bonga North and Bonga Main Life extension could grow Nigerian businesses and improve their expertise if they applied themselves seriously to executing higher value contracts.

Shell commends Oloibiri Lecture Series as platform for change - ITREALMS

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One of the sponsors of the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF), the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo,) has commended OLEF for driving change in Nigeria’s energy sector through discussions that centre on business performance, cost discipline and process simplification, reports ITREALMS.

“This event is special to the Shell brand, not only because of the nostalgia of Oloibiri but the quality of discourse it has enabled in our sector over the years,” SNEPCO Managing Director Ronald Adams said in a goodwill speech delivered by General Manager, Wells and Geosciences Operations Joe Mordi. He said: “We are grateful to the Society of Petroleum Engineers and our host the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for another successful outing.”

Organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum began in 1991, in commemoration of the country’s first commercial oil discovery by Shell at Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, in 1956. Ronald said recent developments in the Upstream and Downstream sectors of the energy industry, including the $5-billion final investment decision by Shell in the Bonga North Deepwater project echoed the sentiments around the first oil discovery.

“These strides come with a commitment to excellence required of us – for stakeholders, colleagues, our country and indeed, future generations. The theme for this year ‘Driving energy sustainability through technology, policy and supply chain excellence’ reflects this commitment. The future is bright, and we have the opportunity to co-create it.”

Shell exhibition delivers value @Energy Summit in Abuja - ITREALMS

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Shell companies in Nigeria underlined their participation at the 8^th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja with a high-profile exhibition that hosted dignitaries among them the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Henieken Lokpobiri.

The Minister was briefed on the range of Shell businesses in Nigeria and recent investments in gas by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and in deep-water oil production by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, (SNEPCo). Senator Lokpobiri expressed his appreciation for the continued confidence in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Shell reiterates support for reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry - ITREALMS

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Shell has reiterated support for the recent reforms in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, describing them as a good way to reposition the sector for growth and profitability.

“We welcome the reforms by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) which have already improved crude oil production to about 1.75 million barrels per day as reported by the agency,” said Senior Vice President Nigeria Marno de Jong while speaking at a dinner Wednesday night at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja. 

Shell, Bayelsa State launch plan to protect Taylor Creek Forest Reserve - ITREALMS

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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC Joint Venture) and the Bayelsa state government inaugurated the Gbaran Biodiversity Action Plan (Gbaran BAP), last week, in which more than 150 people from Taylor Creek Forest Reserve communities have been trained in alternative livelihood skills to reduce exploitation of resources at the forest. The trainees acquired skills in Aquaculture, Bee keeping, Goat rearing, snail and cassava/plantain farming and Grasscutter technology and were given packs to start their businesses.

“SPDC is well placed to contribute to the protection of Taylor Creek Forest reserve having successfully implemented similar programmes at Gele-Gele and Urhonigbe forest reserves in Edo State,” said SPDC Director and Head, Corporate Relations Igo Weli, in a speech delivered in Yenagoa by Corporate Relations Manager West, Amechi Ucheoma. “With the support of our joint venture partners – NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies and Nigeria Agip Oil Company – we have decided to embark on the latest biodiversity action plan to continue to support the government and people of Bayelsa State in order to maintain the balance of nature at Taylor Creek.”

Shell optimistic on Nigeria’s deep-water production - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo,) Ronald Adams has expressed optimism over the nation's oil production targets and implement ambitious development programmes from deep-water oil and gas operations if it continues with policies to encourage investments, reports ITREALMS.

“Deep water is a compelling consideration for Nigeria if the country must meet its oil production targets and implement ambitious development programmes,” Adams said while speaking at the 9^th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) which began in Lagos on Tuesday. 

170 graduates benefit @Shell, partners internship scheme - ITREALMS

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Some 170 young graduates have benefitted from the NCDMB/PETAN/SPDC JV Graduate Internship programme, in which they were attached to indigenous technical oilfield service companies in the upstream and downstream sectors for hands-on experience.

Out of the 170, some 133 of the interns have been employed by the companies indicating the success of the programme as a talent pipeline for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Shell invests in Bonga North deep-water project - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. 

Bonga North will be a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility which Shell operates with a 55% interest.