Shell Nigeria has reinforced its position in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, winning the Best International Oil Company (IOC) Exhibitor award at the 44th Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE).
The recognition highlighted Shell’s industry contributions through technical knowledge, innovation and exhibition of its operations in Nigeria.
Mrs Gladys Afam-Anadu, Communications Manager at Shell, disclosed this in a statement.
The statement said Shell employees also received recognition for outstanding technical presentations at the conference.
It said Abidemi Belgore, Senior Production Geologist with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo), and her team emerged first runner-up in the Dr Olagundoye Olatunbosun Best Petroleum Geology Paper category.
Similarly, Oludayo Fakunle, SNEPCo’s Asset Opportunity Development Lead, received a plaque for Lead Technical Presentation.
Fakunle’s presentation examined Bonga, Nigeria’s first deepwater oilfield, which commenced operations 21 years ago.
The incoming NAPE President, Anthony Ofoma, who presented the plaque, described the paper as insightful and consistent with the conference theme.
The theme was “Unlocking More Barrels: Driving Reserves Growth through Exploration, Local Capabilities and Adaptive Technology.”
The statement said NAPE also conferred its Fellow award on seven members for their contributions to the development of the association and geosciences.
The outgoing NAPE President, Cecilia Olajumoke-Ajayi, commended members and sponsors for their support towards the successful hosting of the conference.
Shell was a major sponsor of the conference, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to the development of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Its exhibition showcased its businesses in Nigeria, including deepwater production, renewable energy, integrated gas and social investment programmes.
The Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni, had earlier addressed the opening session of the conference.
Aiboni commended ongoing reforms in the oil and gas industry, describing them as a step in the right direction towards achieving Nigeria’s ambition of unlocking more oil and gas resources.
The annual NAPE conference brings together industry professionals, policymakers and technical experts to examine developments and opportunities in Nigeria’s petroleum exploration sector.