Kenyon recovers 6,000 barrels daily from stranded well
ilfield service company Kenyon International says it has successfully restored production of over 6,000 barrels of crude oil per day from a previously inaccessible well, underscoring the growing technical capacity of indigenous firms in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Victor Ekpenyong, disclosed this at the Africa Young Professionals Workshop during the recent Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition in Lagos.
According to a statement, the CEO recalled a recent success in “unlocking over 6,000 barrels per day from a previously inaccessible well, as well as the deployment of the company’s proprietary Sleep Lock technology to stabilise a collapsing drill hole.”
These achievements, he said, “birthed through collaborations, have positioned us as the primary point of contact for well emergencies. They save resources, reduce downtime, and strengthen national capacity.”
The Kenyon boss stressed that the breakthrough was not just a technical feat but also proof of what local companies could achieve when given the opportunity.
He described the feat as an indication that Nigerian firms have the expertise to solve complex oilfield challenges and deliver value to the industry.
Beyond operations, Ekpenyong used the platform to call for stronger continental collaboration in developing Africa’s next generation of energy leaders.
“Africa has the talent and the resources; what we need now is unity of purpose. We need to work as a team with East Africans, South Africans, and Central Africans. When we collaborate, we empower ourselves to become the next generation of energy leaders,” he said.
Kenyon reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to leadership development, youth empowerment, collaboration, and innovation.
The workshop also featured the Society of Petroleum Engineers International President, Olivier Houzé, who spoke on the rising influence of generative artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
He introduced an SPEI-developed AI platform designed to empower young professionals with knowledge, tools, and innovative resources to address both technical and business challenges in the industry.
“Kenyon International continues to invest in the development of young talent through scholarship programmes, technical workshops, and sponsorship of youth-led initiatives, demonstrating its forward-thinking commitment to shaping the future of Africa’s energy landscape,” the statement concluded.
