ExxonMobil's Nathan Harts Advocates Tech for Nigeria's Deepwater

At the Technical/Business Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in Lagos, Mr. Nathan Harts, Subsurface General Manager at Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, stated that unlocking significant value from Nigeria's deepwater fields requires cutting-edge technology and integrated workflows. Harts highlighted ExxonMobil's commitment to deploying advanced technologies and cross-discipline behaviors to develop its Nigerian portfolio cost-effectively.

He noted that this approach is essential for both current and future resources. The company has shifted its focus to deepwater after its $1.28 billion exit from onshore and shallow-water operations to Seplat in 2024.

ExxonMobil recently made a $1 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) to revitalize the Usan deepwater field, where it holds a 30 percent stake. Harts expressed appreciation for knowledge sharing within the industry and acknowledged the contributions of Michael McGlashan, the paper presenter at the event.