Role Overview
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is accepting applications for its 2026 Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) / Internship Program. This opportunity is open to eligible Nigerian undergraduate students seeking structured industrial training and practical exposure within the energy sector.
The program is designed to bridge academic learning with real-world industry practice by placing students in supervised roles across various business and technical functions. Participants will gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and receive a monthly stipend during the training period.
Program Details
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Program Type: SIWES / Industrial Training / Internship
- Eligible Applicants: Nigerian undergraduates
- Program Year: 2026
- Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
About Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an integrated energy company focused on strengthening energy security and supporting industrial development across Nigeria and Africa through sustainable and innovative operations.
The company was established following the acquisition of the former Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) on March 13, 2025, by Renaissance Africa Energy Holding Company Limited. The holding company is owned by a consortium comprising ND Western Limited, Aradel Energy Limited, Waltersmith Petroleum Development Company Limited, First Exploration and Petroleum Development OML 34 Limited, and Petrolin Trading Limited.
Renaissance operates Nigeria’s largest upstream joint venture in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), TotalEnergies Limited, and Agip Energy and Natural Resources (Nigeria) Limited (AENR). Its operations span 18 oil mining leases across onshore, swamp, and shallow-water environments in the Niger Delta, as well as major export assets including the Bonny and Forcados terminals and the Sea Eagle FPSO.
Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas.
Selected candidates will:
- Participate in supervised industrial training assignments
- Contribute to real projects across technical and business functions
- Apply academic knowledge to operational and organizational challenges
- Develop workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, ethics, leadership, and HSSE awarenesses
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a Nigerian citizen
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited Nigerian university or polytechnic
- Have official approval from their institution for SIWES or Industrial Training
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5
Eligible Fields of Study
The program is open to students in the following disciplines and closely related fields:
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Information Technology / Computer Science
- Pure and Applied Sciences / Environmental Sciences
- Social Sciences and Arts
- Business and Commercial disciplines (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, etc.)
Benefits
Participants in the Renaissance Energy SIWES / IT Program will receive:
- Monthly stipend
- Practical, hands-on industry training
- Technical and professional skill development
- Exposure to large-scale energy operations
- Networking opportunities to support future career growth
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
1. Visit the official Renaissance Africa Energy Company website here
2. Select the “Apply Now” option for the SIWES / IT Program
3. Complete the online application form and upload all required documents
4. Submit the application on or before the deadline
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026