NNPC/Heirs Energies’ OML 17 expands gas supply with 135MMscf
The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has doubled the Joint Venture’s gas output to a peak of 135 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d). This followed “the innovative, rigless recompletion” of a key non-associated gas well in OML 17 described as the first of its kind in Nigeria has This significant production […]
The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has doubled the Joint Venture’s gas output to a peak of 135 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d).
This followed “the innovative, rigless recompletion” of a key non-associated gas well in OML 17 described as the first of its kind in Nigeria has
This significant production increase has transformed power generation across the eastern network.
The Well at the centre of this success had previously been shut due to excessive water production.
Rather than drilling a new well or undertaking a conventional workover, Heirs Energies engineered a rigless through-tubing recompletion into an untapped reservoir interval.
Completed safely, in record time, and at just 15% of the cost of drilling a new Well, the operation sets a new standard for rigless solutions in Nigeria’s upstream sector.
In a statement yesterday by Chidimma Ugbojiaku, Head Corporate Communications, Heirs Energies, the firm disclosed that Transcorp PLC – TransAfam Power, one of Nigeria’s leading power generation plants, has quadrupled its output, rising from an average of 50 megawatts to more than 180 megawatts, with peaks of 200 megawatts.
Other power plants also supplied by the network, including First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) and Geometric Power, have also recorded more stable operations and higher generation.
In total, the power plants now receiving gas from the Joint Venture have seen combined output surge from around 100 megawatts to more than 350 megawatts.
This increased power generation provides enough energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses – reducing blackouts, supporting hospitals, and schools, and keeping factories, small enterprises, and critical infrastructure running.
Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, lauded the Heirs Energies team on the achievement, which she said “is a testament to the strength of Nigerian engineering expertise and the value of persistent technical innovation.”
She added, “Please be assured of my continued support as you expand your operation across the energy sector, unlocking additional oil and gas resources to power homes, industries and commercial activities nationwide.”
Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd, said: “This innovative intervention demonstrates NNPC’s strong commitment to unlocking the nation’s gas resources in support of national development. The performance of the NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture shows the power of partnership, disciplined execution, and innovation in driving substantial value for Nigeria.”
Osa Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer, Heirs Energies, said: “This milestone is another testament to Heirs Energies’ leading capabilities in managing brownfields. The ingenuity, thoroughness, and resilience of our 100% Nigerian workforce made this possible. We remain committed to supporting Nigeria’s gas-to-power agenda through innovation-led, responsible, and performance-driven upstream operations.”