KEY POINTS
- Shell underscores its 60-year contribution to Nigeria’s energy and economic development.
- The company highlights investments in deep-water projects, domestic gas, and renewables.
- Nigerian dignitaries praise Shell’s role in advancing local energy solutions.
Shell Nigeria is shining a light on its six-decade presence in the country’s energy landscape at this year’s International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, NAPE, which opened on Monday in Lagos.
The 43rd edition of the annual conference, themed “Revitalising the Nigerian Petroleum Exploration and Production Strategies for Energy Security and Sustainable Development,” marks NAPE’s 50th anniversary since its founding in 1975.
As a Titanium sponsor of the event, Shell is using its exhibition booth to showcase the depth of its operations in Nigeria, featuring its various subsidiaries; Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo, Shell Nigeria Gas, All On, and Daystar Power Limited.
The company says the display represents more than a corporate presence; it tells a story of sustained partnership and national development.
Marno de Jong, Executive Vice President for Nigeria and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, said the exhibition was designed to reflect Shell’s continued commitment to the country’s growth.
“Shell has powered progress in Nigeria for over 60 years through our businesses and social investments,” de Jong said. “The Final Investment Decisions on the Bonga North and HI projects underscore our commitment to the development of the country. Our exhibition tells this story of progress and partnership.”
Shell’s Legacy in Deep-Water, Gas, and Renewables
Among the dignitaries who toured Shell’s stand were the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. They were guided through a showcase of Shell’s deep-water oil operations, domestic gas distribution networks, and renewable energy initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses and supporting Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
Abidemi Belgore, Senior Production Geoscientist and Subsurface Integrator at Shell, said visitors were particularly impressed by the company’s contributions across energy segments.
“We’re pleased that our presentations have been well received,” Belgore noted. “The exhibition captures how Shell’s operations are intertwined with Nigeria’s broader drive for sustainable energy development.”
Over the years, Shell has emerged as one of the most influential players in Nigeria’s energy ecosystem, balancing traditional petroleum projects with renewable energy ventures. Its recent efforts to expand access to domestic gas and solar power through subsidiaries like All On and Daystar Power reflect a broader strategic shift towards sustainability and inclusion.
As the NAPE conference continues through the week, industry observers say Shell’s continued engagement underscores the role multinational oil companies play in shaping Nigeria’s energy future, even as the world transitions to cleaner sources of power.
