… IMA gas field on OML 112/117 enters FEED phase, targets 70,000boe/d plateau, FID expected in 2026
“We’re deploying more advanced technology than ever to extract more oil and gas with fewer emissions” – Bouyer,
Oredola Adeola
TotalEnergies has announced the commencement of the execution phase for the Ubeta gas field project under the OML 58 onshore license, with first gas expected by 2027 and a projected peak output of 300 million cubic feet per day (70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day) including condensates, in support of Nigeria’s gas development agenda.
Matthieu Bouyer, Country Chair of TotalEnergies in Nigeria, made this known during a high-level panel session titled: “Pragmatically Achieving Energy Abundance” at the just concluded NOG Energy Week 2025, held in Abuja.
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Advisors Reports gathered that the estimated 300 million cubic feet per day of natural gas plus condensate, expected from the Ubeta will be supplied to the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plant on Bonny Island, which is currently undergoing a capacity expansion from 22 to 30 million tonnes per year.
The Ubeta project, made possible by the Government’s recent incentives for non-associated gas developments, is designed as a low-emission and cost-effective development, leveraging the existing gas processing infrastructure at OML 58.
Bouyer expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and NNPC Limited for their continued support, which he said has positioned TotalEnergies ahead in supporting Nigeria’s energy goals.
He said, “The project is set to deliver a plateau of around 70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day including condensates, a significant contribution to Nigeria’s gas development ambitions.
“The 70,000 bpd from Ubeta is a major milestone, and first gas/commissioning is expected by 2027,” he noted.
The Country Chair, further explained that the TotalEnergies IMA field, located within the OML112 and 117 under the AMNI/TEPNG Joint Venture 15km off the southeast coast of Nigeria, is currently at Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Phase.
He also emphasised that the gas field which has a plateau of around 70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day similarly to Ubeta is expected to get its Final Investment Decision, FID in 2026.
Bouyer, during the panel session, highlighted the company’s recent achievements, including a discovery in Ntokon two years ago, which he stated, is now progressing toward development.
He also informed the participants of the acquisition of additional new oil blocks in the past year.
On innovation and sustainability, Bouyer emphasised TotalEnergies’ commitment to cleaner operations.
According to him, “We’re deploying more advanced technology than ever to extract more oil and gas with fewer emissions.
“For instance, we use drone-based AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application) technology on our upstream operations to detect methane leaks.
“We are also in partnership with NNPC Limited on this initiative.
“We’re here to support Nigeria, and we’re doing it sustainably,” he assured.
Bouyer also spoke on the company’s integrated approach to energy, from exploration to retail, and its active role in the domestic gas market, particularly through its stake in NLNG Train 7.
He noted that while TotalEnergies’ renewable energy footprint in Nigeria is still modest, it remains a growing area of focus.
Bouyer therefore restated TotalEnergies’ commitment to Nigeria’s energy future for the long term.
He stated that TotalEnergies E&P’s strategy of delivering more energy with fewer emissions drives all its operations in Nigeria and aligns closely with the Nigerian government’s policies and initiatives.
