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Shell to exit Nigeria’s onshore oil: Details

VOICE AIR MEDIA, News Update

Shell Plc has reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore oil assets to a local consortium for over $1.3 billion, pending government approval.

Shell’s Integrated Gas and Upstream Director, Zoe Yujnovich, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday, where he highlighted the significance of the deal, emphasizing the company’s focus on streamlining its portfolio and directing disciplined investments towards deepwater and integrated gas ventures in Nigeria.

This move aligns with Shell’s strategic objective to exit the challenging operating environment in the Niger Delta region. In addition to the initial sum, Shell anticipates receiving extra payments of up to $1.1 billion.

The purchasing consortium, named Renaissance, comprises ND Western, Aradel Energy, First E&P, Waltersmith, and Petrolin.

This is a developing story, as more details to come……

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