Eni has been operating in Nigeria since 1962, with activities ranging from hydrocarbon exploration and production to power generation. Today, the Company continues to advance its strategy of diversifying energy supply sources through a combination of a significant upstream portfolio, with equity production of approximately 55,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, and a 10.4% interest in Nigeria LNG. In Nigeria, Eni’s business model is also integrated with initiatives reflecting our commitment to sustainability in the country and which is structured across multiple areas: programmes focused on education, healthcare and universal access to energy, as well as strengthening of local skills and supporting the development of logistics network.
Activity start date: 1962 – present
Liquid natural gas (LNG)
Exploration and production
Access to water and sanitation
Access to energy
Economic diversificationIn October 2026, Eni announced the sale of its subsidiary Agip Energy and Natural Resources (Nigeria) Limited (AENR), which operates in onshore and shallow-water hydrocarbon exploration and production. Following this transaction, Eni’s presence in the country is focused on deep offshore exploration and development activities and its participation in Nigeria LNG. In March 2026, following a meeting between the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Eni Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi, new initiatives aimed at strengthening deep offshore development were outlined. As part of these initiatives, two development licences, PML 102 and PML 103, strengthen Eni’s position in deep offshore activities, which are currently considered the Company’s main area of growth in the country. In addition, two exploration licences, Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) 2011 and 2012, were awarded to Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) as operator, together with its partners Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO). Prior to March 2026, an important milestone in the relationship between Eni and Nigeria dates back to November 2025, when, through its subsidiary Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), Eni announced the acquisition from TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited of an additional 2.5% stake in the OML 118 Production Sharing Contract (PSC), exercising its pre-emption right. OML 118 is a deepwater licence that includes the Bonga producing field, in which NAE holds non-operating interests. Following the transaction, which received all necessary regulatory approvals, NAE’s share in the OML 118 PSC increased from 12.5% to 15%. The acquisition was fully aligned with Eni’s strategy to optimise its upstream portfolio and further strengthens the Company’s commitment to deepwater projects in the country.
In line with Eni’s strategy of focusing on deep offshore activities and maximising the value of gas, Nigeria LNG represents one of the Company’s most significant assets in the country. Through its 10.4% stake, Eni contributes to the development of the project and the expansion of the liquefaction plant on Bonny Island, supporting the growth of Nigeria’s liquefied natural gas sector.
The Train 7 project increased NLNG’s production capacity from approximately 22 Mtpa to around 30 Mtpa, strengthening the country’s position in the global LNG market. Eni’s commitment across the gas value chain is aligned with the objectives of Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas”, supporting the expansion of the country’s export capacity while contributing to its ambition to monetise its vast gas resources and enhance its global competitiveness. Gas remains a key transition fuel and a central pillar of Eni’s strategy, accounting for a significant share of the Company’s production mix. In Nigeria, this translates into continued investment in gas development and infrastructure, helping to reduce emissions while supporting a more sustainable energy system.
Eni is increasingly leveraging advanced digital technologies both in its upstream activities and to support energy transition. AI-driven reservoir modelling, real-time subsurface monitoring and predictive maintenance enhance operational efficiency and help reduce costs across its operations in the country. Eni’s companies in Nigeria have launched a range of technical and commercial initiatives to eliminate routine flaring. Nigerian Agip Exploration and other Eni entities are implementing measures to reduce direct (Scope 1) emissions, including energy efficiency improvements and the mitigation of methane emissions under OGMP 2.0, to which Eni has voluntarily subscribed.
Over the 2026–2027 period, Eni’s strategic vision in Nigeria is built around four interconnected pillars:
With more than 60 years of presence in the country, Eni remains committed to supporting the development of Nigeria’s energy sector while contributing to long-term, sustainable and inclusive growth.
From hydrocarbon production to the delivery of solar-powered water plants, our most important achievements in the country.
During the meeting between the President of Nigeria and the CEO of Eni, the plan to relaunch activities in the country was outlined, with a focus on accelerating deep offshore development.
Eni announced the closing for the transaction of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd (“NAOC”) to Oando PLC.
The systems, which provide water for domestic use and irrigation, were developed as part of the Eni and FAO “Access the water” initiative.
The contract involves the production of 1.5 million tonnes of LNG by the liquefaction trains that already exist at Bonny Island.
Just three weeks from the completion of the well in the Niger Delta, Eni begins producing gas, for the domestic market, and condensates.
The partnership agreement between Eni and the FAO involves the development of wells powered by photovoltaic systems for domestic use and irrigation.
An agreement between the local government and Eni promotes new activities to contribute to the economic and social development of the country.
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