At the ongoing Nigerian Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF 2025), the Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria, Mr. Jim Swartz, reaffirmed the company’s long-standing commitment to Nigerian content development, unveiling a range of upcoming projects designed to deepen local participation across the oil and gas value chain.
Speaking at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) headquarters in Yenagoa, Swartz who was represented by Chevron’s Director Business Services, Marizu Nwokoma, emphasized Chevron’s 60-year presence in Nigeria and its enduring plans for the future. He revealed that 99.9% of the company’s fabrication work is now done in-country, a milestone that reflects Chevron’s alignment with local content policies.
“We’re not just investing in oil and gas; we’re investing in people, partnerships, and the future of Nigeria,” Swartz said. “Chevron is proud to be a company that fosters competence and competitiveness among indigenous individuals, contractors, and suppliers through a collaborative partnership model.”
He detailed Chevron’s operational footprint, which spans deepwater and shallow-water assets, noting that current and future projects offer significant local content opportunities. Among the flagship initiatives is the Agbami Deepwater FPSO Turnaround Maintenance, which will involve major inspections, maintenance, and fabrication—handled predominantly by Nigerian firms.
“This project will not only ensure technical excellence but will also create direct and indirect jobs for Nigerians,” he added. “We are working closely with a Nigerian company in collaboration with international partners to carry out the entire scope locally.”
Another key highlight was the Project Panther 2 Drilling Program, which involves the drilling of 31 wells across both onshore and offshore terrains. Swartz said the project would drive extensive engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation activities within Nigeria.
“We’ve already completed long-lead item evaluations and major installation phases like jackets and flow lines. This is a 100% Nigerian content opportunity,” he said, describing it as a game-changer, especially for communities in the Niger Delta.
Swartz also discussed the “Return to the Creeks” initiative, linked to infrastructure development and job creation in the Warri and Bonny axis. “These projects will uplift communities and stimulate economic activities,” he noted.
Reiterating Chevron’s dedication to sustainable growth, Swartz concluded: “We are not just meeting Nigerian content targets; we are exceeding them. Our goal is long-term, impactful development.”
