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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)
Oil & Gas
Access to water and sanitation
Access to energy
Economic diversificationIn 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, were awarded, further strengthening Eni’s cooperation with Nigeria and paving the way for the accelerated development of deep offshore hydrocarbon resources. 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, two key events marked Eni’s relationship with Nigeria:
With a 10.4% participating interest in Nigeria LNG, Eni continues to play an active role in supporting the expansion of the Bonny Island liquefaction plant and the broader growth of Nigeria’s gas sector through a significant investment portfolio that includes the Abo and Bonga fields, as well as Nigeria LNG. 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 the onshore find in the Niger Delta 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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