By Energy Worth
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL (NNPCL/CNL JV), has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Nigeria in unlocking its vast energy potential.
Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of CNL, made this commitment on Wednesday during the visit of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, to Chevron’s operational hub in Escravos, Delta State.
In a statement issued by Mr. Olusoga Oduselu, CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, and made available to journalists in Warri on Thursday, Swartz expressed Chevron’s pride in its over six decades of continuous investment in Nigeria.
He emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy, while promoting innovation to address energy challenges — all guided by trust, integrity, and accountability.
“Chevron is proud of its contributions to Nigeria’s economic development through its joint venture with the NNPCL and its investments in both onshore and offshore assets across the Niger Delta,” Swartz stated.
“We are aligned with the federal government’s initiatives and aspirations for the oil and gas sector, including the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, the presidential directives for sector reforms, the Decade of Gas initiative, and the drive to build indigenous capacity through Nigerian Content development,” he added.
Swartz also expressed appreciation to the federal government for its efforts to reposition Nigeria’s oil and gas industry and reaffirmed Chevron’s long-term commitment to its growth and development.
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Segun Kuteyi, CNL’s Director, NNPCL JV, highlighted the company’s “North Star” strategy. According to him, the strategy focuses on improving base business performance, monetizing existing gas resources, and expanding crude oil production in line with national aspirations.
In his remarks, Senator Lokpobiri commended Chevron for its leadership among International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria, particularly in its use of advanced technologies for security surveillance and operational monitoring.
“Chevron is the only IOC that maintained operations in the swamp and shallow water areas of the Niger Delta while others were divesting,” Lokpobiri noted.
“The company has consistently demonstrated integrity and trust — both in its community engagements and in creating contract and employment opportunities for local people.”
During the visit, the minister was given a tour of Chevron’s integrated operations in Escravos, which span upstream assets in swamp, shallow, and deep offshore areas, as well as midstream facilities like the Escravos Gas Plant and the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids facility.
