The TotalEnergies has clinched the coveted Best Offshore Development Project Award at the ongoing ninth Nigeria International Energy Summit, NIES 2026, in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the award celebrates technical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable delivery of Nigeria’s offshore hydrocarbon reserves.
The award was presented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri.
It was received on behalf of the company by Mr Mathew Bouyer, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, who led the company’s delegation.
TotalEnergies was honored for the landmark Egina deep water project, hailed as one of Africa’s most successful offshore developments.
Delivering up to 200,000 barrels per day, Egina was praised for its engineering brilliance, operational precision, and deep integration of Nigerian content.
The project created thousands of local jobs, transferred advanced technical skills, and maximized national resource recovery.
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The citation described Egina as “not just a facility, but a symbol of what is possible when global expertise meets local capability.”
With this recognition, Bouyer reaffirmed its role as a leading partner in Nigeria’s energy sector, emphasizing how strategic collaboration and local content integration could deliver world‑class projects that empower a nation.
Speaking in a panel session, Bouyer said TotalEnergies had adopted a blended capital allocation strategy, balancing upstream hydrocarbons with integrated low-carbon projects, with a focus on growing energy.
He said in the bid to remain competitive, TotalEnergies was committed to making Nigeria an attractive investment destination, competing with other countries for capital.
According to him, TotalEnergies has made significant strides in reducing emissions, eliminating routine flaring, installing methane detection sensors across its facilities and advancing solar energy projects.
He underscored the need to unlock additional value and opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector.
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