Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Approves New Investment Incentives for Shell Deepwater Project
President Bola Tinubu approved targeted incentives for the Bonga South West project. Shell aims for a 2027 investment decision on the $20 billion dollar offshore energy plan.
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President bola tinubu has approved a series of investment-linked incentives for the Bonga South West deepwater oilfield project in 
NG. The decision followed a high-level meeting between the president and wael sawan, the Chief Executive Officer of . During the meeting, wael sawan indicated that the energy major is targeting a final investment decision for the project in 2027. This approval marks a significant step in the efforts of the Nigerian Government NG to secure major energy projects.
NG. The decision followed a high-level meeting between the president and wael sawan, the Chief Executive Officer of . During the meeting, wael sawan indicated that the energy major is targeting a final investment decision for the project in 2027. This approval marks a significant step in the efforts of the Nigerian Government NG to secure major energy projects.The total expenditure for the project could reach approximately $20 billion, representing a combination of capital investment and operating expenses. According to a statement from the presidency, these incentives are not blanket concessions but are instead ring-fenced measures. They are specifically tied to the commitment of new capital, the delivery of incremental production, and the inclusion of strong local content components. bola tinubu expressed his expectation that the Bonga South West deepwater oilfield reach a final investment decision within the first term of his administration.
