The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) set to begin drilling its first oil well in Obi/Keana Nasarawa State on March 21.
Group chief executive officer of NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a courtesy call with management of the Company to the executive governor of Nasarawa state, Engr. Abbdullahi Sule in Lafia, yesterday.
Kyari said that the company began exploration activities in the State in 2010 and has technically found petroleum environment in the State.
“We have seen a great potential for finding hydrocarbon in Nasarawa State and to confirm this, we are going to start drilling on March 21.
“We are very optimistic that it would be a successful exercise. It will not end there, once you find oil, you do further works to develop it not just for the benefit of the community around it but for Nasarawa State and the country,” he said.
Kyari pointed out that the exploration would not be limited to the current location in Obi/Keana location.
