TotalEnergies sell its Nigerian onshore oil business for $860 million

Oil major TotalEnergies announced that its Nigerian subsidiary signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Chappal Energies for the sale of its 10 per cent interest in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture licences in Nigeria.

The company, in a statement Wednesday, said the transaction was concluded for a firm consideration of $860 million.

It noted that closing of the deal is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.