Key facts
- TotalEnergies will develop the Ima gas field offshore Nigeria.
- The field will increase supply for the Nigeria LNG export plant.
- Production is expected to start in 2028.
- The field will produce 350 million cubic feet per day at its plateau.
- The Ima field will supply about one-third of the gas for the Nigeria LNG Train 7 expansion.
- The Nigeria LNG plant capacity will increase to 30 million tons per annum.
TotalEnergies has decided to invest in the development of the Ima gas field offshore Nigeria to increase supply for the expanding Nigeria LNG export plant. The French supermajor, operator and holder of a 40% interest in the field, along with its local partner AMNI (60%), has taken the final investment decision for the development. The Ima gas field, located in shallow waters near Bonny Island, will be developed with a single platform and connected via a 22-km pipeline to the Nigeria LNG plant, in which TotalEnergies holds a 15% stake.
Production is anticipated to begin in 2028, reaching a plateau of 350 million cubic feet per day, equivalent to over 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. This supply will meet approximately one-third of the gas demand for the ongoing Nigeria LNG Train 7 expansion, which aims to raise the plant's capacity from 22 million tons per annum to 30 million tons per annum. TotalEnergies described the project as low-cost and low-emissions, featuring a simplified platform, shore-based power, no flaring, and continuous methane monitoring.
Nicolas Terraz, President, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, stated that the project will significantly contribute to Nigeria LNG's gas supply and create lasting value for partners and Nigeria. The development comes as integrated and upstream companies are increasingly seeking to develop gas resources and LNG export capabilities in regions outside of Middle Eastern chokepoints, particularly following disruptions related to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz. Competitors like Chevron are also exploring opportunities to diversify LNG supply globally.