Our businesses in Nigeria

SPDC – The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. SPDC is the operator of the NNPC/SPDC/Total Energies/NAOC Joint Venture and supplies onshore and shallow water oil and gas to domestic and export market from its operations in the Niger Delta.

SNEPCo - Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) pioneered deep-water oil and gas production from the Bonga field in the Gulf of Guinea where depths reach more than 1,000 metres. When Bonga began production in 2005, it increased Nigeria’s oil production capacity by 10%. Today, nearly one-third of Nigeria’s deep-water production comes from the Bonga and Erha fields.

SNG – Shell Nigeria Gas

Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd is a fully owned Shell company incorporated in 1998 for the downstream distribution of gas to industries in Nigeria. SNG is part of the Shell Energy business line in Nigeria which covers gas, power, renewables and energy solutions for industrial and commercial customers. SNG’s mission is to provide its customers with a clean, reliable, low-cost alternative to liquid fuel, and to assist in building a stronger Nigerian economy. SNG currently operates a growing world class gas transmission and distribution network of over 138km across the country.

Shell Energy Nigeria

Shell Energy Nigeria

Shell Energy Nigeria is growing Shell‘s presence as a natural gas marketing and sales business in Nigeria. It builds on the success of Shell Nigeria Gas which has delivered natural gas to customers in Nigeria since 1998, operating safely, compliantly and reliably.

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Latest news from shell Nigeria

Shell commits to support indigenous companies at PNCF

Shell companies in Nigeria are among more than 700 oil and gas entities taking part in the 13th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content forum in Yenagoa, where they restated their commitment to the development of Nigerian companies through contract awards and scaling up of expertise.

9,000 Niger Delta youths train as entrepreneurs in Shell LiveWIRE programme

A total of 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta have acquired entrepreneurial skills in the LiveWIRE programme of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) since it was introduced in 2003 as part of efforts to boost employment opportunities among people aged 18 – 35 years. The recipients were trained and supported with start-up grants and business mentorship enabling them to launch their own businesses and become employers of labour.

Awards for Shell at NAPE 2024 as SNEPCo MD pledges sustained energy security

Shell companies in Nigeria and staff won awards in recognition of their robust participation at the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) which ended in Lagos last night. This was as the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) Ronald Adams pledged sustained efforts by Shell to address “the Nigerian energy trilemma by powering progress towards energy security in a sustainable manner,” while addressing the closing dinner of the conference.

Shell will continue to power progress on energy security in Nigeria -- Okunbor

Shell will continue to power progress in the drive for energy security in Nigeria through its businesses in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream and Renewables sectors, Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC,) Osagie Okunbor said yesterday in Lagos.

Our Social Investments in Nigeria

Scholarships and Education Programmes

Shell’s support for educational development involves assisting host communities to provide sustainable and qualitative education that ultimately reaches all the people.

Shell LiveWIRE

Each year Shell helps thousands of young people to start-up their businesses, develop their skills, and boost their contacts through Shell LiveWIRE.

Youth Skills Development

Our intervention strategy for developing youths in our host communities is aimed primarily at equipping the youths with appropriate skills necessary for creating employment opportunities and places emphasis on self-reliance and entrepreneurship.