Chevron Nigeria Honoured with Sustainable Energy Business Award at NIES 2025
Chevron Nigeria has been awarded the prestigious Sustainable Energy Business Award at the eighth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025. The recognition was presented during the Gala and Awards Night held on February 25, 2025, at the Nicon Hilton Abuja.
The award was presented to Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria, by Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO). The honour acknowledges Chevron Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the social and economic development of Nigeria through sustainable practices in oil and gas operations.
Chevron Nigeria’s continued leadership in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry was widely lauded by dignitaries who visited the company’s exhibition booth. The company was commended for its resilience and long-standing operations in onshore, shallow waters, and deepwater areas, setting it apart as one of the few international oil companies maintaining a robust presence across Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape.
During the summit, Jim Swartz participated in a high-profile panel session themed “From Resources to Revenue” at the Africa Upstream Forum. Other notable panellists included Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd (represented), Shane Harris, Chairman/MD of ExxonMobil Nigeria, Matthieu Bouyer, MD/CEO of TotalEnergies Companies in Nigeria, and Osayande Igiehon, Managing Director of Heirs Energy.
Swartz emphasized the importance of adaptability, continuous improvement, and resilience for companies to remain competitive and profitable. He highlighted Chevron’s strategic focus on streamlining operations, fostering innovation, and enhancing organizational culture as key drivers of future competitiveness.
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Chevron Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to boost production in Nigeria were also spotlighted. These include:
- Planned infill drilling to mitigate production decline at Agbami.
- Planned infill drilling at the Usan hub.
- Support for the continued maturation of the Owowo development.
- Recent entry into OPL 215 to bolster deepwater development.
- Completion of seismic data acquisition across several deepwater leases, reinforcing Chevron’s commitment to future exploration and growth in Nigeria.
Chevron’s leadership team at the event included Segun Kuteyi, Director, NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture; Chris Jablonski, Director, Commercial, Strategy and Business Performance; Ijeoma Bassey, General Counsel; Marcos Olmedo, General Manager Finance; Olusoga Oduselu, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs; and Edwina Kentebe-Oluwakayode, General Manager, Nigerian Content, Ventures, and Regulatory Affairs, among others.
The award further cements Chevron Nigeria’s dedication to promoting sustainability, innovation, and economic development in Nigeria’s energy sector.
