The Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, Matthieu Bouyer, has reaffirmed the company’s deep-rooted commitment to Nigeria’s energy sector, highlighting its consistent investment in the country over six decades, even during periods of economic and regulatory uncertainty.
Speaking at the on-going Nigerian Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) 2025 taking place at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Bouyer, who was represented by Mr. Cyprian Ojum, Deputy General Manager, Nigeria Content, said TotalEnergies remains one of the few international oil companies that have stood by Nigeria through challenging times.
“Even when Nigeria was not looking very bright as a place to invest, TotalEnergies continued to invest without looking back,” Bouyer told participants. “In the last 15 years, if you fly across the oil and gas fields, you’ll see many facilities and projects powered by TotalEnergies.”
He highlighted key legacy projects such as the Akpo, Ofon Phase 2, and Egina fields, with the Egina project achieving an impressive 67% Nigerian content.
“It is a story we are proud of as Nigerians. Involving Nigerian procurement, services, construction, and transport, 67% of the Egina project was executed in-country,” he said.
Bouyer also referenced the more recent Ikike project, which recorded 90% Nigerian participation.
“That’s a strong testament to how far local content has grown. Four major contractors on the Ikike project were Nigerian,” he noted.
TotalEnergies’ alignment with the Nigerian Content Act 2010 was central to Bouyer’s address.
“Our philosophy is built on Section 2 of the Act, which mandates that every project promoter must operate with a mindset to create and retain value in Nigeria,” he said.
On future prospects, Bouyer discussed the Ubeta project, which reached Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2024.
“Despite an uncertain environment, Ubeta is now on track. Nigerian contractors are delivering. We will take gas from the Ubeta field to our plant and feed Nigeria LNG to meet 2027 targets,” he said.
He also hinted at upcoming developments such as the Amenam/Kpono shallow-water gas project, aligning with Nigeria’s drive to boost gas production and energy transition.
“Our commitment is not just in the past or present, but for the future,” Bouyer concluded. “TotalEnergies will continue to invest, empower local contractors, and support Nigeria’s ambition to become a hub for energy excellence.”