By Ayomide Otitoju
TotalEnergies has announced that its Ubeta gas field project in Nigeria has entered the execution phase, with an expected production capacity of 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) of gas and condensates by 2027 — a major boost to the country’s gas development drive.
In a statement released Monday, the French energy company said the project, located in OML 58 onshore license, marks a significant contribution to Nigeria’s national gas strategy.
“This milestone aligns with our commitment to support Nigeria’s gas ambitions,” said Matthieu Bouyer, Country Chair of TotalEnergies in Nigeria, during a panel session titled “Pragmatically Achieving Energy Abundance” at the NOG Energy Week 2025 in Abuja.
Bouyer expressed appreciation for the support of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and NNPC Limited, which he credited for positioning TotalEnergies for success.
He also provided updates on the IMA field under the AMNI/TEPNG Joint Venture in OML 112 and 117, located 15km off Nigeria’s southeast coast. The IMA project is currently at the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase and is expected to deliver similar output to Ubeta, pending a Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2026.
Bouyer highlighted recent developments in TotalEnergies’ upstream portfolio, including the ongoing development of the Ntokon discovery made two years ago and the acquisition of additional oil blocks.
On sustainability, he emphasized the company’s adoption of cutting-edge technologies to reduce environmental impact. “We’re using drone-based AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application) systems to detect methane leaks,” he said, noting a collaboration with NNPC Limited on emissions control.
TotalEnergies, which maintains a significant stake in Nigeria LNG’s Train 7 project, is also expanding its footprint across the domestic gas market. While its renewable energy investments in Nigeria remain modest, Bouyer confirmed they are an increasing priority.
