Explore all drilling platforms
A Day at UBIT: My Journey to UBIT Hotel the External Platform Why I Usually Skip Breakfast? My day offshore starts early, with breakfast served at 0530 hrs. However, more often than not, I find myself skipping it. The main reason? The boat ride. It’s a routine part of the job, but it tends to … Read more
Arrival at UBIT Complex: A Journey Back in Time On a cloudy Friday afternoon, I touched down at the UBIT Production Complex, arriving from a barge Delta Champion eight (DC8) anchored to YOHO platform, at a few minutes past 1600 hours. The atmosphere felt thick with the promise of rain as we disembarked. After a … Read more
Embarking on my first offshore work trip to ExxonMobil production platform was an experience like no other: one that blended anticipation, adventure, and a fair amount of awe. From the moment I boarded the helicopter to the time I set foot on the platform, everything felt both thrilling and surreal. Here’s a glimpse into … Read more
Tips on traveling Offshore for Work via Helicopters For many professionals, traveling to offshore locations is a regular part of the job, it can be for oil and gas operations, maritime industries, or remote research projects. Helicopter travel is often the preferred method due to its speed and direct access to the location. If you’re … Read more
How to become an offshore worker in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry (Tips) Working offshore in the oil and gas industry can be a rewarding career, offering competitive salaries, unique work environments, and a chance to travel. However, breaking into this field requires specific qualifications, training, and willingness to embrace a challenging lifestyle. Who is … Read more
ExxonMobil upstream affiliates in Nigeria operate several joint venture concessions and deepwater production sharing contracts which currently focus on major secondary oil recovery projects, natural gas liquids and gas monetization and significant investment in national content development. The ExxonMobil upstream subsidiaries operating in Nigeria are Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN), Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria … Read more