10 July 2021

Leading indigenous Drilling and Well intervention services company TIREX PETROLEUM AND ENERGY LIMITED was recently awarded the offshore drilling contract for the IKIKE WELLS by Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited.

Commencing from July 2021, the campaign for 5 wells is estimated to run for 380 days with consideration for additional optional wells upon completion of the fixed 5 wells campaign.

This contract award is a direct product of Tirex’s strategic partnership with Shelf Drilling Limited for the “Baltic” jack-up rig that ensures and supports the growth and development of indigenous drilling companies operating in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria. More importantly, Tirex is pleased to participate in such development strides that will be of great impact to the growth and capacity of Nigeria particularly in the promotion of local content by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

According to the Executive Chairperson, Oyindamola Lami Adeyemi:

“The award of this project by a key partner such as Total E&P is not only a big win for the company but an additional recognition of our ability to carry out complex projects and I can only but thank the team who worked tirelessly to bring us to this point within a short time’.

We will continue to ensure colleagues, partners and clients enjoy the best of our relationship in line with our ethos of integrity and professionalism.