The NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has successfully drilled the Meji NW-1 well, making a significant hydrocarbon discovery in the Western Niger Delta.Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!
The well, spud on September 2, 2024, reached a depth of 8,983ft by September 13, encountering 690ft of hydrocarbons within Miocene sands.
This discovery, which appraises an extension of the Meji field, supports Chevron’s broader global strategy of tapping new resources and shortening development cycles. The rig left the site on October 2, 2024.
The NNPC-CNL JV remains committed to collaborating with the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to advance Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, fostering economic development and energy growth in the region.
SOURCE: Naija247news
