By CHEVRON Nigeria Limited (CNL) has hosted the Executive Vice President (EVP), Upstream, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Udobong Ntia, at its Escravos operations base in a visit that underscored Chevron’s strategic role in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The CNL Executive Leadership Team, led by Segun Kuteyi, Director of Operations/Chief Operating Officer, and Michelle Pflueger, Director of Asset Development/Chief Asset Development Officer, received the EVP and his delegation on Tuesday.
The EVP NNPCL, and Chevron leadership team members in a group photograph at Escravos.
In his remarks, Mr Kuteyi expressed appreciation for the EVP’s visit, noting Chevron’s more than 60-year heritage as a major investor and one of the largest oil and gas producers in Nigeria.
“Our business spans exploration, production, gas development, and deepwater operations — including the Agbami Field, one of Nigeria’s largest deepwater discoveries,” Segun stated. “At the core of our business is the Chevron Way, which defines our core beliefs, values, and purpose: delivering affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy; promoting human ingenuity to solve energy challenges; and operating with trust, integrity, and accountability.”
During the visit, the EVP was briefed on Chevron’s integrated operations, which include conventional assets both onshore and offshore, the Escravos Gas Plant (EGP), and the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (EGTL) facility — one of only five such plants globally. The presentation covered major accomplishments, business planning, production forecasts, operational challenges, and Chevron’s innovative approaches to asset integrity and cost management.
The EVP commended Chevron’s strong partnership with host communities, which has enabled the company to sustain its social licence to operate in areas where other international operators have withdrawn due to operational difficulties. He also lauded Chevron’s innovative deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for asset monitoring and encouraged continued collaboration among industry stakeholders.
The EVP being briefed about CNL’s integrated operations at the Escravos Integrated Operations Centre.
“We are proud to be aligned with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative,” Segun added. “We continue to invest in cleaner energy solutions, reduce routine gas flaring, and build a profitable gas business. Today, 99.9 per cent of our fabrication work is done in-country, reflecting our belief in investing not just in oil and gas, but in people, partnerships, and the future of Nigeria.”
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The highlight of the visit was a guided tour of the Integrated Operations Centre, the Tank Farm, and the EGP facilities. The EVP’s engagement concluded on a positive note, reaffirming Chevron’s commitment to unlocking Nigeria’s energy potential and delivering lasting value to its people.
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