NNPCL Restores Oil Production of 275,000 bpd at TotalEnergies

NNPCL, as confirmed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, has successfully restored the production of 275,000 barrels per day at TotalEnergies.

This achievement follows a breakthrough peace agreement brokered on November 12, 2023, between TotalEnergies’ management and key Nigerian oil unions, PENGASSAN and NUPENG.

The peace deal, facilitated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), culminated in the suspension of ongoing industrial action, leading to the immediate restoration of oil production.

This resolution stemmed from an extensive negotiation session chaired by Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd., where all parties committed to resolving issues within an agreed framework.

Matthieu Bouyer, MD/CEO of TotalEnergies, along with PENGASSAN President Comrade Festus Osifo and NUPENG President Comrade Williams Akporegha, signed a communiqué endorsing the agreement.

This significant event was witnessed by key officials from NNPC Ltd. and TotalEnergies.

In response, Comrade Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, expressed dedication to the terms of the agreement, ensuring the immediate normalization of operations across offices and field locations. He emphasized prompt communication to members for an immediate return to work, marking a commitment to restoring regular operations.