Seplat Energy, one of Nigeria’s prominent energy companies, has set its sights on an ambitious drilling program for 2024, with plans to deliver 13 new oil and gas wells across its operated and non-operated assets.
This announcement comes as part of the company’s unaudited results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024.
The breakdown of the new wells reveals a strategic focus, with 11 dedicated to oil production and 2 aimed at gas production.
Seplat Energy highlights the successful commencement of its drilling program by delivering one well, Ovhor21, in the first quarter of 2024.
Also, two wells, Okporhuru-9 and Sapele-37, which were initiated towards the end of 2023, have been completed.
Both Okporhuru-9 and Sapele-37 have yielded promising results. Okporhuru-9 has discovered multiple hydrocarbon-bearing intervals in deeper formations, while Sapele-37 encountered hydrocarbons in deeper reservoirs, along with proving up a northern extension to the Sapele field.
Seplat Energy is now conducting further technical analysis to assess the commercial potential of these discoveries and the wider implications for OML 41.
Looking ahead, Seplat Energy is committed to delivering the remaining 12 wells on the 2024 drilling plan.
Three wells, namely Ovhor-22, Sapele-38, and OBEN KIKB-02, are expected to be completed during the second quarter, with the aim of supporting production volumes later in the year.
Roger Brown, the Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, expressed optimism about the discoveries, emphasizing the promising initial results and highlighting the quality of Nigeria’s geological resources.
He also acknowledged the progressive actions taken by President Tinubu and industry regulators to support the energy sector.
Furthermore, Seplat Energy has made strides in enhancing its operational efficiency and shareholder value.
The company has released the applicable exchange rate for determining its final and special dividend payout to shareholders who opt to receive their dividends in naira.
With an exchange rate of N1,309.88 per $1, shareholders can expect clarity and transparency in dividend payments.
Seplat Energy’s ambitious drilling program underscores its commitment to driving growth and innovation in Nigeria’s energy landscape while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and value creation for stakeholders.
