Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) is the deep‑water exploration and production subsidiary of Eni S.p.A. in Nigeria. The company focuses on offshore oil and gas activities, including exploration, appraisal, field development and production in Nigeria’s continental shelf and deep‑water acreage.
NAE operates and participates in assets governed largely by production sharing contracts with NNPC Limited and works in consortia with other international partners. Its portfolio targets crude oil and associated natural gas, supporting Nigeria’s upstream output and resource development. NAE is distinct from Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), which manages Eni’s primarily onshore and shallow‑water joint‑venture operations in the country.