Shell resumes production at Bonga as…

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has completed maintenance of the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, leading to the resumption of production at Nigeria’s major deepwater field on 6 March 2026.

The project was delivered 11 days ahead of schedule and without any safety incidents, reinforcing SNEPCo’s long-standing 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,” said Ronald Adams, CEO of SNEPCo.

“The outcome not only ensures the long-term integrity of the Bonga FPSO, but also strongly positions us for the successful delivery of the Bonga North project, which will leverage the increased reliability of the FPSO.”

The exercise, which began on 1 February 2026, highlights SNEPCo’s leading role in advancing deepwater expertise in Nigeria. Of the 55 companies involved in the execution, 43 were entirely Nigerian. Additionally, eight of the 12 international service providers maintain operational bases in Nigeria, contributing to knowledge transfer and increased local investment.

More than 1,000 people worked offshore during the breakthrough, of which over 95% were Nigerians involved in maintenance, engineering, operations, inspection and construction. 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 numerous stakeholders towards the successful execution of the exercise, including NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and our partners.”

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