Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO), operator of OML 118 (Bonga deepwater field) on behalf of co-venturers Nigerian Agip Exploration, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Deepwater under PSC with NNPC, has announced an upcoming tendering opportunity for the Provision of Drilling System Services. Pre-qualification invitation published. Full ITT expected to follow. Directly related to the Bonga South West $10bn deepwater project FID discussions.
Procurement Details
Key Issues / Risks
NCDMB local content requirements apply. Deepwater drilling systems are highly specialised — limited contractor pool globally.
Latest Development (Detail)
Pre-qualification announcement published on NigerianTenders.com August 2026. Full ITT expected after prequalification evaluation.
What Happens Next
Pre-qualification evaluation then ITT publication via NipeX.
Commercial Opportunity
Linked to Bonga South West — if FID is taken, this would be one of the first major awards in its procurement chain.
Stakeholder Intelligence
Procurement & Contract Outlook
Commercial Opportunity Intelligence
Analyst Notes
Link via Relationships to: Bonga South West Project record (already in your database).