- SNEPCo hosted 25 young engineers and geologists from eight African countries to showcase its deep-water operations and inspire future leaders in the energy industry.
- The company engaged the visitors with presentations on production optimisation, digitalisation, safety, and career growth.
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) on August 5 hosted young professionals from Nigeria and seven other African countries at its Lagos offices, reinforcing its commitment to developing future leaders in the continent’s energy industry.
The 25 engineers and geologists from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Angola and Uganda attended as part of the Africa Young Professionals programme, which coincided with the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Lagos last week.
During the visit, participants learned about SNEPCo’s operations, including its pioneering role in deep-water production in Nigeria. The company launched the country into the league of deep-water producers in 2005 when it began output at Bonga, the first oil and gas project in water depths exceeding 1,000 metres.
Olaposi Fadahunsi received the group on behalf of Managing Director Ronald Adams, General Manager for Emerging Projects. He outlined Shell’s sponsorship and scholarship initiatives developed in partnership with the SPE and urged the professionals to leverage such opportunities to advance their careers.
The visit featured briefings on production optimisation, digitalisation and automation, proactive reservoir management, field safety, and front-end work planning and scheduling. General Manager for Deepwater Oil Portfolio Iyke Nnoaham spoke on career growth and strategic decision-making for young professionals.
The participants described the discussions as “engaging and inspiring.”
SNEPCo continues to invest in talent development through programmes such as the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), which offers Nigerian undergraduates practical industry exposure during six-month internships. The latest batch of 28 interns from 17 universities is working across various operational units in the company.