ExxonMobil is mulling selling some of its Nigerian oil and gas field assets as it shifts its focus to US shale gas and Guyana oil fields , according to some sources , in a move that could raise up to $ 3bn . Exxon is one of Nigeria’s The US government has reportedly held talks with various Nigerian firms to gauge interest , as it seeks to boost production in the Permian and other large oil fields found off the coast of Guyana . Nigeria has become an increasingly volatile region for foreign oil producers to operate in , as militants disrupt wells and widespread vandalism causes spills .
ExxonMobil is mulling selling some of its Nigerian oil and gas field assets as it shifts its focus to US shale gas and Guyana oil fields , according to some sources , in a move that could raise up to $ 3bn . The US government has reportedly held talks with various Nigerian firms to gauge interest , as it seeks to boost production in the Permian and other large oil fields found off the coast of Guyana . Nigeria has become an increasingly volatile region for foreign oil producers to operate in , as militants disrupt wells and widespread vandalism causes spills .