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NUPRC out with 2022 mini bid round for new drilling, exploration

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The Matters Press by The Matters Press
December 21, 2022
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the Mini Bid Round 2022 aimed at spurring new exploration and drilling activities in the prospective deep waters offshore Nigeria.

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Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive (CCE), said in Abuja on Wednesday during a press conference the bid round was the first in a series of bid rounds, aimed at further developing prospective petroleum basin.

Komolafe said the bid round would be held in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA), with its enhanced legal and regulatory frameworks.

He said that the legal and regulatory frameworks seeks to encourage new investors and investments into the next phase of exploration in this region.

“The Mini Bid Round will be managed by the NUPRC, in line with the provisions of the PIA, as the statutory body responsible for ensuring compliance with petroleum laws, regulations, and guidelines in the Nigerian upstream petroleum industry.

“The National Data Repository (NDR) of NUPRC and our multi-client partners are delighted and ready to support the Mini Bid Round underpinned by high-quality datasets.

“The blocks have extensive 2D and 3D seismic data coverage, including multi-beam and analog data.

“Additionally, a remarkable quality, 3D MegaSurveyPlus reprocessed Pre-stack Time Migration (completed October 2022), with angle stacks and gathers is also available to prospective bidders.

“Links to all data can be accessed via the dedicated NUPRC portal (br.nuprc.gov.ng).

“Details of the bid round process, including the registration and prequalification requirements, and detailed guidelines for applicants can also be accessed from the portal,” Komolafe said.

According to Komolafe, the Mini Bid Round is a market-driven programme and will follow a transparent and competitive procurement process designed to attract competent third-party investors from across the world.

He said that the investors must have the capability and proficiency in operating in deep-water environment.

Komolafe further said that the Mini Bid Round intends to build on the successes of the last bid round that held in April 2007.

The CCE noted that during a total of forty-five (45) blocks, drawn from the inland Basins of Anambra, Benue and Chad; the Niger Delta Continental Shelf; Onshore Niger Delta and Deep Offshore were put on offer during the April 2007 bid round.

“The 2007 bid round was held under a different regulatory regime (the Petroleum Act, 1969) and generated massive interest and participation with its attended revenue which made the exercise a success.

“In this year’s Mini Bid Round, seven offshore blocks covering an area of approximately 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m is put on offer.

“The success of the Mini Bid Round will ensure all stakeholders gain value from the country’s resources, whilst paying close attention to reduction in carbon emissions, as well as overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.

He said a pre-bid conference would hold on Jan. 16, 2023, to enable potential applicants ask questions on issues concerning the bid round process and requirements.

Komolafe also said that interested companies would then be invited to submit their pre-qualification applications by Jan. 31, 2023.

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