Bonga North West - overview
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) is producing oil from the Bonga North West field, which lies at a depth of more than 1,000 metres (3,300 feet).
Bonga North West
The Bonga North West development began producing vital energy resources in August 2014. The field is located around 120km off the coast of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea at a depth of more than 1,000 metres (3,300 feet). All six wells (four oil producing and two water injection wells) are now completed and on stream, contributing more than 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent at peak annual production. This is transported by a new undersea pipeline to the upgraded Bonga floating production, storage and offloading facility.
See how we are using advanced technology to deliver safe, economic deep-water projects to provide energy the country needs and skills and jobs for Nigerians.
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Inside bonga north west
Building lasting deep-water expertise
Discover how the Bonga North West project is unlocking a door to new skills for Nigerians such as Vivian Eguabor, as well as delivering vital energy resources.
Ensuring safety for all
How do you work 4 million hours without a single injury? Bonga North West project team members in Nigeria describe the making of a strong safety culture.
A tight fit in icy depths
See how engineers slotted together huge pieces of oil and gas production equipment, more than 1,000 metres under the ocean, while existing production kept flowing.
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