An average graduate in Nigeria wants to work in the oil and gas industry. This is because it is one of the most lucrative industries to work in Nigeria. In fact, I was surprised when a friend of mine told me that he prefers to work as a security man in Shell to a Cashier in any Nigerian Bank. Funny right?? that is the extent to which people love oil and gas jobs. Anyway, this article will highlight the top 7 oil and gas companies in Nigeria.

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Despite the fact that the oil and gas sector is currently facing global crisis due to oil price. Some companies are still outstanding in the Industry. Below is a comprehensive list of the top 7 oil and gas companies in Nigeria.

List of the Top 7 Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria

#1 Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil is the number one of the list of top 7 oil and gas companies in Nigeria. It is a multinational corporation with headquarters in Irving, Texas, United State.

Its operations cut across the different sources of oil, gas and alternative energy. Exxon Mobil’s net-worth is over 400 Billion USD. Visit their website on www.exxonmobil.com to know more about the company.

#2 Chevron

Chevron is another top company in the oil and gas sector. The company’s headquarters is in the USA. The company’s areas of operation are; oil, gas and alternative energy.

The net worth of Chevron is over 253 Billion USD. Check their website on www.chevron.com to know more about them.

#3 Equinor

Equinor is another major player in Nigeria Petroleum sector. It was formerly known as Statoil.

Also, Equinor has a proud history of success in Nigeria and currently the biggest Norwegian oil firm in the world. And they have been operating Nigeria since early 1990s. In fact, the firm is responsible for the Agbani Exploration Project in Nigeria. Their website is https://www.equinor.com.

#4 Shell

Shell is a global brand and a key player in the oil industry. It has been working in Nigeria for over 60 years and still fashion out more creative ways to work with NNPC. Guess what? Shell is definitely a dream place to work for most Nigerians.

The company worths over 213 Billion USD. Visit their website on www.shell.com.ng to know more about the company.

#5 Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited

Agip is another top player in Nigeria energy sector. It is a joint venture of several players in the industry with NNPC having the largest shares. The company’s website is www.eni.com

#6 Petrobras

Petrobras is another top notch firm in the petroleum industry. Its headquarters is in Brazil and their areas of operations are majorly, oil, gas and energy. The company’s networth is 73 Billion USD.

#7 Total

Total is a house hold brand in Nigeria Petroleum sector. The company has several projects in Nigeria and it is a dream place to work for many Nigerians.

Furthermore, Total has been working with Nigeria for over 50 years now. And they have over 500 oil station distribution networks in the country. As a matter of fact, it is also a key player in power generation and chemical production.

The company worth over 120 billion USD and their website is total.com.ng

These are the top 7 oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Also, if you have the opportunity, it is a perfect place to start your career.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2018/05/31/top-7-oil-and-gas-companies-nigeria/

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