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We do this through deep-water oil and gas, as well as our liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThis page details Shell’s history and current activities in Nigeria. It also includes frequently asked questions about current activities and past operations.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-solid","colspan":4,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_272445048_co/text_50657073_copy","model":{"title":"On this page","links":[{"name":"Shell’s business and history in Nigeria","value":"#shell-s-business-and-history-in-nigeria","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/arrow-down.svg"},{"name":"Shell’s main activities in Nigeria today","value":"#shell-s-main-activities-in-nigeria-today","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/arrow-down.svg"},{"name":"Oil spills and legal cases in Nigeria","value":"#oil-spills-and-legal-cases-in-nigeria","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/arrow-down.svg"},{"name":"Shell in Nigeria media releases and resources","value":"#shell-in-nigeria-media-releases-and-resources","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/arrow-down.svg"},{"name":"Frequently asked questions about Shell in Nigeria","value":"#frequently-asked-questions-about-shell-in-nigeria","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/navigation/arrow-down.svg"}]}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_272445048_co","model":{"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/_jcr_content/root/main/section_272445048_co.shellimg.png/1774594722028/textured-background.png","alt":"textured background","width":3825,"height":957}}},{"organism":"Container.Section","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_276697994_co/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EShell has been active in Nigeria since 1937, where we played an important role in the development of the country’s energy sector.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShell helped build Nigeria’s onshore oil and gas industry following the discovery of oil in the Niger Delta in 1956:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EShell was also instrumental in creating Nigeria LNG, which has grown into one of the world’s largest LNG producers. More recently, Shell played a pioneering role in the development of Nigeria's deep-water oil and gas resources.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EIn 2024, Shell sold its onshore subsidiary Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC). We remain active in Nigeria’s LNG and deep-water oil and gas industry where Shell has made significant investments over the last year.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EShell has made substantial contributions to the Nigerian economy. We pay taxes and royalties that boost the government’s revenues and invest heavily in building the capabilities of local suppliers. This is done through education in scholarships and providing employment in communities.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_276697994_co/text_1406960773","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EShell's main activities in Nigeria today\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_276697994_co/text_1133612817","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EToday, Shell’s focus in Nigeria is on deepwater and LNG investments:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDeep-water oil and gas\u003C/b\u003E: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) pioneered deep-water oil and gas production from the Bonga field in the Gulf of Guinea, a deep-water development at water depths exceeding 1,000 meters. Production from the Bonga field began in 2005, with a capacity to produce 225,000 barrels of oil per day. The Bonga field produced its one-billionth barrel of crude oil in 2023.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELNG\u003C/b\u003E: Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a joint venture producing LNG and natural gas liquids for export. (Shell holds a 25.6% interest)\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_276697994_co/text_1133612817_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecent investments include:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHI gas project\u003C/b\u003E: In 2025, SNEPCo together with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, took a final investment decision (FID) on the HI gas project offshore Nigeria, with production expected to begin before the end of this decade. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-invests-in-nigeria-offshore-gas-development.html\"\u003ERead the media release\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBonga North\u003C/b\u003E: In late 2024, SNEPCo announced a FID on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria with first oil anticipated by the end of the decade. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2024/shell-invests-in-bonga-north-deep-water-project-nigeria.html\"\u003ERead the media release\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIncreasing interest in Bonga field (OML 118)\u003C/b\u003E: In 2025, SNEPCo increased its stake from 55% to 65% in OML 118, where the Bonga field is located. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-to-increase-interest-in-nigerias-deep-water-bonga-field.html\"\u003ERead the media release\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_276697994_co","model":{"title":"Shell's business and history in Nigeria"}},{"organism":"Container.Section","color":"brand1-subtle","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_556346091/text_1540063286","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis section provides context on pollution and related legal cases in Nigeria. It includes the causes, regulatory responses and legal proceedings involving Shell and its former onshore subsidiary.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_556346091/text","model":{"title":"Understanding the challenges of operating in the Niger Delta","text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor many years, the vast majority of pollution in the Niger Delta including in Ogoniland and in communities such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/why-is-shell-involved-in-an-english-court-case-over-nigerian-oil-spill-claims.html\"\u003EBille and Ogale\u003C/a\u003E, have been caused by the criminal acts of third parties, such as thieves who drill holes into pipelines to siphon off the crude oil and engage in illegal refining.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese actions not only deprive Nigeria of vital public revenue but also create safety risks for the operators and the host communities.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2024, Shell sold its onshore Nigerian subsidiary, SPDC (operating as a joint venture). The company changed its name to Renaissance Africa Energy Company (Renaissance). It continues to operate as a joint venture with Nigeria’s national oil company and two other parties.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_556346091/text_1925967536","model":{"title":"OPL 245: legal background and new development leases","text":"\u003Cp\u003EIn 2011, Shell entered into a settlement agreement with the Nigerian government and various other parties including the Italian energy company, Eni to resolve a dispute regarding entitlement to an oil prospecting licence (OPL 245) that covered an oil discovery in deep-water offshore Nigeria.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the settlement Shell and Eni made payments to the government. Subsequently the settlement was investigated following allegations Shell and Eni made these payments unlawfully.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Italy, the public prosecutor brought charges of corruption against both companies. However, in 2021, a Milan Tribunal found no evidence of corruption and acquitted Shell and Eni, and all other defendants of all charges. In 2022, the appeal in Italy was withdrawn for lack of evidence and criminal investigations in the Netherlands, the United States and the United Kingdom were closed. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2026, the Nigerian government agreed to the conversion of OPL 245, granting Eni (operator), Shell and Nigeria’s national oil company (NNPC) two development leases and two exploration licences in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act that came into effect in 2021.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese new licences and leases added to Shell’s expanding portfolio of deep-water opportunities offshore Nigeria.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_556346091","model":{"title":"Oil spills and legal cases in Nigeria"}},{"organism":"Container.Section","color":"brand1","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-solid","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_318937624/text_1167136650_copy","model":{"title":" Media releases","text":"\u003Cp\u003ELast updated: March 10, 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"2026 - Conversion of OPL 245 and Award of New Licences","value":"https://www.shell.com.ng/media/2026-media-release/2026-conversion-of-opl-245-and-award-of-new-licences.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"2025 - Shell invests in Nigeria offshore gas development","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-invests-in-nigeria-offshore-gas-development.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"2025 - Shell completes acquisition of increased interest in Nigeria’s deep-water Bonga field","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-completes-acquisition-of-increased-interest-in-nigerias-deep-water-bonga-field.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"2025 - Shell to increase interest in Nigeria’s deep-water Bonga field","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-to-increase-interest-in-nigerias-deep-water-bonga-field.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"2025 - Completion of sale of SPDC to Renaissance","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-completes-sale-of-spdc/spdc-sale.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"2025 - Shell completes sale of SPDC to focus its portfolio in Nigeria on Deepwater and Integrated Gas positions","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-completes-sale-of-spdc.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"2024 - Shell agrees to sell Nigerian onshore subsidiary, SPDC","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2024/shell-agrees-to-sell-nigerian-onshore-subsidiary-spdc.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"}]}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-solid","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_318937624/text_1167136650","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EOther resources \u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"Shell’s letter to The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) 26, August, 2025","value":"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/_jcr_content/root/main/section_318937624/text_1167136650/links/item0.stream/1776172591227/5606af4f024f1600a6371b749797130ad60acd2e/unhrc-working-party-reply-by-shell-twenty-six-aug-2025-ax.pdf","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"Shell’s policy and advocacy positions in Nigeria","value":"https://www.shell.com/sustainability/advocacy-and-political-activity/climate-and-energy-transition-advocacy-updates.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"},{"name":"Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo)","value":"https://www.shell.com.ng/about-us/what-we-do/snepco.html","icon":"/content/dam/shell/icons/global/operations/link.svg"}]}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_318937624","model":{"title":"Shell in Nigeria media releases and resources"}},{"organism":"Container.Section","color":"brand1-subtle","children":[{"organism":"Container.FAQ","colspan":8,"colstart":3,"children":[{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_1702087006_c/faq/faq_item_copy_842524500","model":{"title":"Why has Shell faced decades of legal cases related to oil spills in the Niger Delta?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ENigeria’s economy has depended on export of crude oil for decades, with the sector representing a major share of national exports and GDP.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFor many years, the vast majority of the pollution in the Niger Delta have been caused by large‑scale oil theft, sabotage of pipelines and illegal refining. Shell’s former Nigerian onshore subsidiary SPDC worked with the Nigerian authorities, its joint venture partner, Nigeria’s national oil company (NNPC), and local communities to address these challenges. Shell maintains that it is not liable for pollution caused by the criminal acts of third parties. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/why-is-shell-involved-in-an-english-court-case-over-nigerian-oil-spill-claims.html\"\u003EFind more detail on the Bille and Ogale case\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EIn 2024, Shell announced the sale of SPDC. Following the sale SPDC changed its name to Renaissance Africa Energy Company.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_1702087006_c/faq/faq_item_copy_741580676","model":{"title":"Why did Shell sell its former Nigerian onshore subsidiary to Renaissance Africa Energy Company in 2024?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EShell announced the sale of SPDC, its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, in 2024 to a consortium of Nigerian investors with operating experience in the Niger Delta.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThe sale was completed in 2025 and approved by the Nigerian government. Following completion of the sale SPDC changed its name to Renaissance Africa Energy Company.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThe divestment aligned with Shell’s global strategy focusing future disciplined investment in Nigeria in its offshore deepwater and Integrated Gas businesses. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_1702087006_c/faq/faq_item","model":{"title":"Following the sale of SPDC in 2024, who has responsibility for cleaning up  the environmental impacts of spills from the joint venture’s operations?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe sale of SPDC, Shell’s former Nigerian onshore subsidiary was designed to keep the company’s operating capability intact, including its capability to conduct environmental cleanup.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFollowing the sale, SPDC changed its name to Renaissance Africa Energy Company (Renaissance).\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe management of Renaissance consists of former Shell staff with extensive technical expertise and experience in the operating environment in the Niger Delta.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShell remains a major investor in Nigeria, supporting the country’s energy ambitions and its economy. Shell continues to operate in Nigeria (deepwater and Integrated Gas (LNG)).\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_1702087006_c/faq/faq_item_copy_2086973966","model":{"title":"Has Shell cleaned up spills referenced in the ongoing legal cases?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EThe spills from Renaissance’s joint venture facilities referenced in the Bille and Ogale litigation were cleaned up by the joint venture regardless of cause as required by Nigerian law and working in collaboration with government-owned partner, NNPC Ltd, Nigerian government agencies and local communities.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EClean up certificates were issued by the \u003Ca href=\"https://nosdra.gov.ng/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENigerian regulator, NOSDRA\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/why-is-shell-involved-in-an-english-court-case-over-nigerian-oil-spill-claims.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFind more detail on the Bille and Ogale case\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_1702087006_c/faq/faq_item_copy","model":{"title":"What is the status of the Ogoniland oil spills and community compensation?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) issued a report in 2011 providing an environmental assessment of Ogoniland and made recommendations to the Nigerian government and the companies active in the area, including SPDC, Shell’s former onshore subsidiary.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlthough SPDC, Shell’s former Nigerian onshore subsidiary, had not produced oil or gas in Ogoniland since 1993, it adopted changes in its operating procedures in line with the recommendations in the UNEP report.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem.FAQ","color":"brand1","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/news-and-insights/shells-perspectives-on-key-topics/shells-activities-in-nigeria/jcr_content/root/main/section_1702087006_c/faq/faq_item_copy_copy","model":{"title":"What is the status of the Bodo oil spills and community compensation?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn late 2008, two operational oil spills occurred on the Bomu-Bonny Pipeline in Bodo. 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