TotalEnergies has revealed plans to launch a new offshore gas development in Nigeria, as part of its push to expand energy production in the region. The upcoming Ima project, located in shallow waters, is expected to deliver up to 70,000 barrels per day when it goes live in 2026.
The company’s Nigeria chief, Matthieu Bouyer, made the announcement during the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja. He noted that gas from the field will support supply to Nigeria LNG — one of the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas facilities — helping to strengthen Nigeria’s energy exports.
“We see Ima as a key step in ramping up production,” Bouyer said during a panel session focused on expanding energy access. He added that when combined with output from the recently launched Ubeta project, TotalEnergies would contribute about 140,000 barrels per day from both fields.
Bouyer pointed to ongoing investments across deep and shallow offshore blocks, including major past projects like Egina, Akpo West, and Ikike. He emphasized that TotalEnergies has consistently drilled offshore wells over the last two years, underscoring the company’s long-term presence in Nigeria.
The Ubeta field, located in the OML 58 license area, began production in 2024 and is already channeling gas through the Obite-Ubeta-Rumuji pipeline system. It serves both the export market via NLNG and the domestic market. Bouyer described the recent Final Investment Decision for Ubeta as a signal of investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Highlighting the company’s efforts on sustainability, Bouyer noted that TotalEnergies has eliminated routine gas flaring in Nigeria and is actively deploying low-emission technologies across its operations.
Also speaking at the event, Omotayo Hassan — who represented Adewale Fayemi, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Renewables in Nigeria — stressed the importance of having clear, investor-friendly national electrification policies. He urged for regulatory independence, better access to long-term local currency financing, and stronger community engagement in renewable energy projects.
“Investors need predictability,” Hassan said. “When there’s too much policy uncertainty or fragmented planning, capital tends to move elsewhere.”
With projects like Ima and Ubeta, alongside its expanding solar and renewable investments, TotalEnergies is reinforcing its commitment to Nigeria’s energy transition — blending traditional energy sources with cleaner, more sustainable options.
