TotalEnergies’ Ubeta Project to Boost Nigeria’s Gas Ambitions – Bouyer

TotalEnergies is taking a bold step in supporting Nigeria’s energy goals with the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ubeta gas field project in the OML 58 onshore license in Nigeria, now officially in its execution phase.

The project is set to deliver a plateau of around 70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day including condensates, a significant contribution to Nigeria’s gas development ambitions. “The 70,000 bpd from Ubeta is a major milestone,” he noted.

This announcement was made by Matthieu Bouyer, Country Chair of TotalEnergies in Nigeria, during a high-level panel session titled “Pragmatically Achieving Energy Abundance” at the NOG Energy Week 2025. The session took place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center (ICC), Abuja.

Bouyer expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and NNPC Limited for their continued support, which he said has positioned TotalEnergies ahead.

He also highlighted the company’s recent achievements, including a discovery in Ntokon two years ago, which is now progressing toward development, and the acquisition of additional new oil blocks in the past year.

On innovation and sustainability, Bouyer emphasised TotalEnergies’ commitment to cleaner operations: “We’re deploying more advanced technology than ever to extract more oil and gas with fewer emissions. For instance, we use drone-based AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application) technology on our upstream operations to detect methane leaks.  We are also in partnership with NNPC Limited on this initiative. We’re here to support Nigeria, and we’re doing it sustainably.”

Bouyer also spoke on the company’s integrated approach to energy, from exploration to retail, and its active role in the domestic gas market, particularly through its stake in NLNG Train 7. He noted that while TotalEnergies’ renewable energy footprint in Nigeria is still modest, it remains a growing area of focus.

Bouyer’s key message to the audience could be summarized as follows:

• TotalEnergies is committed to Nigeria for the long term.
• Our EP Strategy of More Energy, Less Emissions is guiding all our operations in Nigeria and aligns with the Nigerian government’s policies and programmes.

Earlier in the day, during a technical seminar held alongside the main conference, Razaq Shuaib, Manager of the JV Smart Room (Onshore), presented a paper titled:
“Enhancing Safety and Integrity of Oil and Gas Operational Assets through Asset Data Aggregation and Dynamic Monitoring of Safety and Environmental Critical Elements: A Case Study on TotalEnergies EP Offshore and Onshore Assets.”

NOG Energy Week 2025 continues to serve as a vital platform for connecting business and political leaders, driving conversations around energy security, decarbonization, policy innovation, and unlocking funding for energy sufficiency.