TotalEnergies' Bouyer Calls for Action in Nigeria's Oil Sector

Matthieu Bouyer, the Country Chair and Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, addressed the 5th PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS) 2026 in Abuja, emphasizing that Nigeria's oil and gas industry must transition from potential to concrete projects to foster production growth and long-term value. He highlighted Nigeria's abundant resources, talent, and energy demand but warned that the real challenge lies in execution.

Bouyer's keynote address, titled “Removing Barriers to Business Growth in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry: TotalEnergies as a Case Study of E&P Expansion Amid Bureaucratic Bottlenecks and Regulatory Uncertainties,” stressed the importance of converting gas resources into power, LNG, and industrial growth. He noted that barriers to project execution affect not only companies but also national revenue and job creation.

Bouyer asserted that stability is crucial for growth, which requires clear government policies, predictable regulatory implementation, disciplined investment from operators, constructive labor engagement, and community trust.