- The Shell Nigeria gas project will supply NLNG with 350 million cubic feet daily.
- The project will drive economic growth and strengthen Nigeria’s global LNG ambitions.
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a final investment decision on the Shell Nigeria gas project with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited. This new offshore development represents a bold step in Nigeria’s plan to expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity.
The HI gas project will supply about 350 million standard cubic feet daily to Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where Shell holds a 25.6% interest. Production is expected to begin before the end of this decade.
Speaking on the project, Shell’s Upstream President, Peter Costello, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to Nigeria’s energy sector. He explained that the Shell Nigeria gas project strengthens Shell’s deep-water and integrated gas operations and supports Nigeria’s goal to become a leading player in the global LNG market.
The project aligns with the Train 7 expansion at NLNG’s Bonny Island terminal, which aims to increase production capacity. Shell plans to grow its global LNG output by 4–5% annually by boosting feedstock supply until 2030. Furthermore, this initiative will create jobs, stimulate local industries, and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
Discovered in 1985, the HI field lies 50 kilometres offshore in 100 metres of water. It contains an estimated 285 million barrels of oil equivalent in recoverable resources. The project features a wellhead platform with four wells, a pipeline to Bonny, and a new onshore gas processing plant.
This investment reflects Shell’s confidence in Nigeria’s long-term energy future. Through expanded capacity and innovation, Nigeria can achieve cleaner, more sustainable growth and a more substantial presence in the global energy market.