Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced a significant operational milestone — fulfilling its contractual gas supply obligations to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited for the first time in five years. The achievement comes on the back of a 40% increase in crude oil output over the past four months and signals a renewed era of performance following its acquisition of Shell’s onshore assets in May 2025.
The update was disclosed at the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Lagos. Speaking on behalf of the company’s Managing Director Tony Attah, Chief Technical Officer Abdulrahman Mijinyawa described the breakthrough as both symbolic and strategic — aligning with Nigeria’s broader energy ambitions, including the government’s oil production target of 2.06 million barrels per day (bpd) by year-end.
“This milestone reflects our operational focus, technical competence, and commitment to stabilising output and meeting both domestic and international supply commitments,” Mijinyawa said.
A Revival of Gas Supply and Production Capacity
Renaissance, now the operator of Nigeria’s largest upstream joint venture alongside NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies, Agip Energy, and Natural Resources Limited (AENR), has rapidly scaled operations in the wake of its takeover from Shell. Within just one month of assuming control of the legacy assets, the company exceeded its oil production target by 40%, placing it in a strong position to fulfil obligations long left unmet — including those to NLNG.
The company’s return to full gas supply to NLNG marks a major shift after years of underperformance and operational setbacks in Nigeria’s onshore sector. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the increased production and delivery capacity is seen as a major boost to Nigeria’s LNG exports and domestic gas supply stability.
Ambitious Plans for Expansion and Investment
Looking ahead, Renaissance has unveiled bold expansion plans, including a target to double its gas production capacity from 150 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) to 300 MMSCF/D across its Niger Delta operations. The company is also preparing to inject $15 billion in investments over the next five years, aimed at reviving legacy infrastructure, expanding production capacity, and accelerating progress toward the national oil output target.
According to Mijinyawa, collaboration remains key to unlocking the sector’s full potential. “We believe that stronger partnerships across the oil and gas industry will create greater value, attract the capital needed for long-term development, and enhance Nigeria’s energy security,” he said.
Tony Attah, in absentia, echoed this sentiment through his representative, calling on stakeholders to use platforms like NAICE to collectively address pressing sector challenges — from exploration bottlenecks to sustainability and reform.
Supporting Nigeria’s Energy Goals
The company’s resurgence and renewed commitments come at a critical moment for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which has seen declining investment, rising competition, and increasing demand for cleaner energy solutions. By revamping underperforming assets and aggressively scaling output, Renaissance appears to be positioning itself not just as a leading player, but also as a strategic partner in Nigeria’s energy transition and economic revival.
With the successful resumption of gas supply to NLNG and a roadmap that includes infrastructure expansion and energy reform advocacy, Renaissance Energy is sending a clear message: Nigeria’s upstream sector can still deliver — with the right vision, capital, and commitment.