Shell has reaffirmed its pivotal role in Nigeria’s energy sector, spotlighting key achievements and future-facing projects at the 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, which opened in Lagos on Tuesday.
Among more than 60 participating exhibitors, Shell stood out with a dynamic showcase of its Nigerian operations, including Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), Daystar Power, and All On—its impact investment firm focused on improving energy access across the country.
The multinational energy firm also received a notable commendation at the event’s opening ceremony, earning an award from SPE for its $5 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North deepwater project. The project, which was greenlit late last year, is estimated to deliver more than 300 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), with a peak output projected at 110,000 barrels per day.
Speaking during a tour of Shell’s exhibition stand, the Minister of State for Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, was led through an interactive presentation by Shell’s senior technical staff, including Senior Production Geologist, Abidemi Belgore.
“For over six decades, Shell has been powering progress in Nigeria,” Belgore told the visiting dignitaries. “From pioneering onshore and deepwater oil and gas production to delivering life-changing social investments, our focus has always been on building a resilient and sustainable energy future. We are leveraging innovation, technology, and human capital to support that vision.”
Shell’s exhibition emphasized not only its upstream capabilities but also its contributions to Nigeria’s energy transition. Daystar Power, for instance, continues to deliver integrated solar solutions to businesses across West Africa, while All On supports renewable energy startups and access-to-energy initiatives in underserved communities.
In a statement, Shell’s Executive Vice President and Country Chair in Nigeria, Marno de Jong, reflected on the broader impact of Shell’s operations.
“We are proud that our business activities in Nigeria have yielded tangible value—through taxes, royalties, contract awards to local firms, and strategic social investments in health, education, and energy access,” he said. “This SPE conference is an opportunity to reiterate our long-standing commitment to Nigeria’s growth and development.”
The SPE Nigeria conference remains a flagship gathering for professionals in the oil and gas sector, providing a platform for sharing innovations, advancing policy dialogue, and promoting investment in Nigeria’s energy future.
As Shell continues to expand its footprint across traditional and renewable energy domains, the company’s message at this year’s event was clear: Nigeria’s path to energy sustainability depends on bold investments, trusted partnerships, and inclusive growth.
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