Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — Nigeria and TotalEnergies have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in the oil and gas sector, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to attract investment and advance sustainable energy development across Africa.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this after receiving a delegation from TotalEnergies led by Senior Vice President, Africa Exploration & Production, Mr. Mike Sangster, and the company’s In-Country Chairman, Mr. Mathieu Bouyer.
According to the minister, the visit underscored the strength of the partnership between Nigeria and the French energy giant, which remains one of the country’s leading investors in the upstream petroleum industry.
Lokpobiri tweeting on X, said discussions focused on TotalEnergies’ ongoing projects and strategic priorities, with both parties exchanging views on opportunities to strengthen collaboration and support the growth of the energy sector.
“I received in audience, Mr. Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President, Africa Exploration & Production, and Mr. Mathieu Bouyer, In-Country Chairman of TotalEnergies, whose visit reflects the depth of our partnership and our shared commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Africa,” the minister stated.
He noted that the company provided a comprehensive briefing on its current operations and future plans, describing the engagement as productive and beneficial to both parties.
“During their engagement with our team, they provided a detailed briefing on their ongoing projects and strategic priorities. Their insights and feedback were highly valuable and further deepened our understanding of their operations, while reinforcing our shared ambition for excellence in the energy sector,” Lokpobiri said.
The minister commended TotalEnergies for its continued role in Nigeria’s energy industry, particularly its focus on innovation, sustainability and long-term value creation.
“We remain proud to work alongside TotalEnergies, partners who continue to demonstrate leadership in innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation,” he added.
The meeting comes at a time when the Federal Government is seeking to increase oil and gas investments, boost production, expand reserves and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a leading energy destination in Africa.
Lokpobiri reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors through policy stability, regulatory certainty and reforms aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the petroleum sector.
He expressed optimism that continued collaboration with major international energy companies would support the country’s energy security objectives and contribute to economic growth.
“Together, we are shaping a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future for Africa,” the minister stated.
