SHELL’S BIG COMEBACK: BONGA FPSO ROARS BACK TO LIFE
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–SHELL Nigeria has successfully completed the turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, resuming production at Nigeria’s premier deepwater field .
Key Issues:
– _”Completing the turnaround safely and ahead of schedule is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our Nigerian workforce and the helpful support of our partners.”_ – Ronald Adams, SNEPCo Managing Director
– Production Resumes: Bonga FPSO has resumed production on March 6, 2026, after completing maintenance 11 days ahead of schedule.
– Safety and Excellence: The project was delivered without any safety incidents, reinforcing SNEPCo’s commitment to operational excellence and asset integrity.
– _”The achievement not only secures the long‑term integrity of the Bonga FPSO but also positions us strongly for the successful delivery of the Bonga North project.”_ – Ronald Adams
– Bonga North Project: The successful turnaround maintenance sets the stage for the Bonga North project, leveraging the improved reliability of the FPSO.
The exercise which began on February 1, 2026, highlights SNEPCo’s leading role in advancing deep‑water expertise in Nigeria. Of the 55 companies involved in the execution, 43 were wholly Nigerian. Additionally, eight of the 12 international service providers maintain operational bases in Nigeria, contributing to knowledge transfer and increased local investments.
More than 1,000 personnel worked offshore during the turnaround, with over 95% being Nigerians involved in maintenance, engineering, operations, inspection and construction. Thousands more supported activities from onshore locations, reflecting the depth of Nigerian capability in offshore oil and gas operations.
Adams added: “We acknowledge the support of several stakeholders towards the successful execution of the exercise, including the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and our partners
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