Gas
AMNI and TotalEnergies sanction Ima gas project
The joint venture partners have approved a 1.1 billion dollar investment for the shallow-water development offshore Nigeria.
Key points
- FID reached in September 2026 for the 1.1 billion dollar Ima gas project.
- Targeting plateau output of 350 million standard cubic feet per day from October 2028.
- Will supply approximately one-third of the feed gas for the NLNG Train 7 expansion.
What happened
According to Offshore Technology, AMNI and TotalEnergies reached a final investment decision in September 2026 to develop the Ima gas field. Located in shallow waters across oil mining leases 112 and 117, the project requires an estimated capital expenditure of 1.1 billion dollars.
Japan Petroleum initially discovered the structure in 1973. AMNI later acquired the leases in 1993, with TotalEnergies joining as a partner and operator in 2005. The development plan features a dedicated offshore platform connected to the domestic network via a 22-kilometre pipeline linked to Nigeria LNG on Bonny Island.
Why it matters
The asset holds independently verified gross reserves of approximately 1.28 trillion cubic feet of non-associated gas. Upon commercial start-up in October 2028, production is expected to reach 350 million standard cubic feet per day, matching over 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent daily.
This output will satisfy roughly one-third of the feed gas demand for the ongoing Nigeria LNG Train 7 expansion. The operational design also incorporates environmental safeguards, including shore-based power, continuous methane monitoring, and the total elimination of routine flaring.
What comes next
Engineering, procurement and construction works are currently underway following the final investment sanction. Project planners expect that around 60 percent of the construction workforce will come from local host communities, with major contracts awarded to domestic operators.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
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