TotalEnergies and its Nigerian partner AMNI have formally taken the final investment decision (FID) on the Ima gas field, a shallow-water offshore development straddling OML 112 and OML 117 near Bonny Island. The project, with TotalEnergies holding a 40% stake, aims to produce 350 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) of gas—equivalent to over 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed)—starting in 2028. At full capacity, Ima will supply roughly one-third of the gas required for Nigeria LNG’s (NLNG) Train 7 expansion, increasing liquefaction capacity from 22 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 30 Mtpa. TotalEnergies already holds a 15% stake in NLNG, underscoring the project’s alignment with the company’s broader strategy to expand gas supply in Nigeria, where it operates 188,000 boed daily in 2025.
The Ima development adopts a low-cost, low-emissions approach, featuring a simplified platform design powered by shore-based electricity, eliminating routine flaring and implementing permanent methane detection. All key contractors will be Nigerian firms, with approximately 60% of the workforce expected to come from host communities, reflecting TotalEnergies’ commitment to local economic participation. This follows the company’s 2024 sanction of the Ubeta gas project, slated for 2027 startup, both part of a push to unlock non-associated gas resources in Nigeria. The decision follows government incentives for such developments, as TotalEnergies’ President of Exploration & Production, Nicolas Terraz, noted: ‘This project will significantly contribute to Nigeria LNG’s gas supply and create lasting value for its partners and the country.’
The Ima field’s pipeline connection to NLNG’s existing infrastructure—spanning 22 kilometers—ensures seamless integration with the expanding liquefaction plant. While TotalEnergies has been active in Nigeria for over six decades, with 1,800 employees across hydrocarbon production and distribution, the Ima project underscores its focus on sustainable, high-efficiency gas developments amid regional energy demand growth.
The FID marks a pivotal step toward Nigeria’s broader gas expansion strategy, positioning Ima as a critical component of the country’s energy diversification efforts and supporting TotalEnergies’ long-term ambitions in the African market.
