French major TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its 10% stake in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) joint venture to the local Chappal Energies for $860m. SPDC holds 18 licences in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. It is the latest instance of a now well-established trend for international oil companies to sell assets in the country.
Dominic Dudley is a Commissioning Editor for Forbes and African Energy. With a focus on international affairs and business, Dominic covers a wide range of topics including energy, finance, and geopolitics. His articles provide insightful analysis and reporting on economic developments, political events, and emerging trends in various regions of the world.