Thisday: Real Owners of Nigerian Oil Blocs Unveiled by Olusegun Adeniyi
Senator Ita Enang
By Segun Adeniyi
On the other hand, indigenous oil operators or Nigerian companies
control only about 11 per cent, confirming the assertion by human
rights lawyer, Femi Falana, last week that oil majors control and
manage the lion’s share of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
THISDAY had also pointedly observed that Enang’s allegation referred to only indigenous oil operations, not total oil output in the country.
Investigations also revealed that even among indigenous oil operators, northern shareholders/directors do not account/own 83 per cent of local oil output, as Enang’s list left out several oil blocks that had been awarded over the years to Nigerian companies and failed to include oil concessions awarded from 1999 to date.
A breakdown of oil leases granted operators showed that the total number of Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) in operation by December ending 2012 was 109, while Oil Prospecting Leases (OPLs) stood at 92.
The Federal Government had in 2012 set a production target of 2.48 million barrels per day (mbpd), of which 1.5 million barrels of oil per day (mbpd) were expected from the onshore and shallower water terrain, while deepwater concessions accounted for 900,800 bpd, which are currently controlled by the multinational companies.
Of the 2.48 mbpd produced last year, the entire production by indigenous companies totalled 276,000 bpd, accounting for about 11 per cent of Nigeria’s production.
Among the IOCs, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) produced 605,539 bpd, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (Exxon Mobil) - 528,000 bpd, Chevron Nigeria - 489,999 bpd, Total Elf - 400,134 bpd, Agip – 98,284 bpd; and Addax - 90,489 bpd respectively.
In comparison, local oil companies led by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), the exploration and production arm of the NNPC produced 125,828 bpd in 2012, Seplat Petroleum - 40,033 bpd, Pan Ocean - 7,387 bpd, while others described as independent marginals produced 102,797bpd.
A detailed breakdown of indigenous concessions and their directors/shareholders are shown in the table below:
Indigenous Operators
Marginal Fields Operators
THISDAY had also pointedly observed that Enang’s allegation referred to only indigenous oil operations, not total oil output in the country.
Investigations also revealed that even among indigenous oil operators, northern shareholders/directors do not account/own 83 per cent of local oil output, as Enang’s list left out several oil blocks that had been awarded over the years to Nigerian companies and failed to include oil concessions awarded from 1999 to date.
A breakdown of oil leases granted operators showed that the total number of Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) in operation by December ending 2012 was 109, while Oil Prospecting Leases (OPLs) stood at 92.
The Federal Government had in 2012 set a production target of 2.48 million barrels per day (mbpd), of which 1.5 million barrels of oil per day (mbpd) were expected from the onshore and shallower water terrain, while deepwater concessions accounted for 900,800 bpd, which are currently controlled by the multinational companies.
Of the 2.48 mbpd produced last year, the entire production by indigenous companies totalled 276,000 bpd, accounting for about 11 per cent of Nigeria’s production.
Among the IOCs, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) produced 605,539 bpd, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (Exxon Mobil) - 528,000 bpd, Chevron Nigeria - 489,999 bpd, Total Elf - 400,134 bpd, Agip – 98,284 bpd; and Addax - 90,489 bpd respectively.
In comparison, local oil companies led by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), the exploration and production arm of the NNPC produced 125,828 bpd in 2012, Seplat Petroleum - 40,033 bpd, Pan Ocean - 7,387 bpd, while others described as independent marginals produced 102,797bpd.
A detailed breakdown of indigenous concessions and their directors/shareholders are shown in the table below:
Indigenous Operators
| S/No | Name of Operator | LicenCe | Year of Award | Names of Directors/shareholders |
| 1 | Alfred James Petroleum | OPL 302 | 1991 | Adewunmi Sijuade, Goke Sijuade, Adedeji Sijuade, Olayinka Sijude, Adeyemi Osiyemi and Femisola Awosika, with A.O Adeyinka as Chairman |
| 2 | Soglas Nigeria Limited | OPL 226 | 1991 | Oscar P. Udoji, P.E Udoji, E.E. Nwosu, with J.O. Udoji as Chairman |
| 3 | NorthEast Petroleum | OPL 215, 840 &902 | 1991 | Kommer Complex Limited, Nwokema Ngozi Mbu, Abubakar Jubril and Ashiru B. Aliu, A. Ayankoya with Saleh Jambo as Chairman |
| 4 | Optimum Petroleum | OPL 310 | 1992 | R.D. Adelu, Yusuf N'jie and O.A. Aremu with Ibrahim Bunu as Chairman |
| 5 | Sunlink Petroleum | OPL 238 & OPL 311 | 1993 | Olaniyi Olumide, Hayford Alile, Samuel Bolarinde, Richard Adelu, Martins Olisa, John Brunner and Emmanuel Ojei |
| 6 | Express Petroleum | OPL 108 & 227 | 1995 | Ahmade Rufai, Tajudeen Dantata, Dalhatu Gwarzo, Lawan Omar with Aminu Alhassan Dantata as Chairman |
| 7 | Dubril Oil Co. Nigeria | OPL 96 | 1987 | B.N. Itsueli, C.A. Itsueli, O.O. Itsueli, A.E. Ihuegbu with U.J. Itsueli as Chairman. |
| 8 | Amni Int. Petroleum | OPL 112 &117 | 1998 &1999 | E.C Edozien, Tunde Afolabi with Sanni Bello as Chairman |
| 9 | Atlas Petroleum Int. Nig Ltd | OPL 109 | 1996 | Umaru Ndanusa, Ikechukwu Joseph, Mohammadu Murtala with Arthur Eze as Chairman |
| 10 | Consolidated Oil | OPL 103, 458, 136 | 1993, 1998 &2006 | O. Adenuga and Ebi Omatsola with Mike Adenuga as Chairman |
| 11 | Oriental Energy Resources | OPL 115 | 1999 | Usman Danburan, Jibril Mohammed Indimi with Senior Mohammed Indimi as Chairman |
| 12 | Cavendish Petroleum Nig. Ltd | OPL 110 | 1996 | Gambo Gubio with Mai Deribe as Chairman |
| 13 | Allied Energy Resources Nig. Ltd | OPL 120 & 121 | 2001 | Mickey Lawal as Director with Kase Lawal as Chairman |
| 14 | Peak Petroleum | OPL 122 | 2001 | Adekunle Olumide, W. Bolaji, Florence D. Oluokun and Ayodeji Oluokun with M.A. Oluokun as Chairman |
| 15 | Summit Oil Nig. Limited | OPL 205 and 206 | 1990 | L.K.O Abiola, Radio Communications Nig. Ltd with M.K.O Abiola as Chairman |
| 16 | Crownwell Petroleum Ltd | OPL 305 AND 306 | 1993 | S.K Adejumo with Sair Kuashi as Chairman |
| 17 | Famfa Oil Ltd | OPL 216 (OML 127) | 1993 | Folorunso Alakija wit Modupe Alakija as Chairman |
| 18 | MoniPulo | OPL 114, 239, 234, 231 | 1999, 2008, 2008, 2007 | F.A. Agama with O.B. Lulu Briggs as Chairman |
| 19 | Yinka Folawiyo Pet. Company | OPL 113 | 1998 | S.T. Folawiyo, T.B Folawiyo with W.I Folawiyo as Chairman |
| 20 | Zebbra Energy Limited | OPL 248 | 2004 | S.A. Oloko, Boni Madubunyi, Zimako O. Zimako with A.B.C. Orjiako as Chairman |
| 21 | Oil and Gas Limited | OPL 249 and 140 | 2003, 2006 | M.O. I drisu with Reggie Uduhim as Chairman |
| 22 | Continental Oil and Gas Limited | OPL 59 | 1998 | Agbolade Paddy, Subair Shefiu with Mike Adenuga as Chairman |
| 23 | Emerald Energy Resources | OML 141 | 2001 | J.O. Amaefule, P.L. Caldwell, A.C. Uzoigwe, Amos NUR, C.N. Chieri, Femi Akingbe, F.A. Njoku with Emmanuel Egbogah as Chairman |
| 24 | Oranto Petr. Limited | OPL 320 | 2002 | Arthur Eze as Chairman |
| 25 | Dajo Oil Limited | OPL 320 | 2004 | R.B. Domingo, M.O. Domingo, U.R. Domingo with Domingo Obande as Chairman |
| 26 | Malabu | OPL 245 | Dan Etete as Chairman | |
| 27 | Orient Energy | OPL 915, 916 | N. Nwawka with Emeka Anyaoku as Chairman | |
| 28 | Sahara Energy Exploration | OPL 284, 228, 332 | 2005, 2006 | Buba Lawal, Cole Tonye, Odunsi Ade as Diectors |
| 29 | Enageed Resources Limited | OPL 274 | 2007 | Buba Lawal, Cole Tonye, Odunsi Ade as Diectors |
| 30 | Seplat | OPL 4, 38, 41 | 2010 | A.B.C. Orjiako and Austin Avuru |
| 31 | Ekcrest E & P Limited | OPL 40 | 2012 | Emeka Offor as Chairman |
| 32 | First Hydrocarbon | OPL 26 | 2011 | O.A Azazi as Chairman |
| 33 | Neconde | OPL 42 | 2011 | Amesi Azudialu, John Umeh, Nnenna Obijesi |
| 34 | Niger Delta Western | OPL 34 | 2012 | Olayiwola Fatona, David Richards, P.O. Balogun, T. Omisore |
| 35 | Transcorp | OPL 281 | 2011 | Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Funso Lawal, Jacob Ajekigbe, Tony Ezenna, Ndi Onyiuke Okereke, Fola Adeola and Nicholas Okoye |
| 36 | Starcrest, Cross River Energy & NPDC | OPL 242 | 2011 | Emeka Offor, Chris Garuba |
| 37 | Starcrest | OPL 291 | Emeka Offor, Gidado Idris, Yzoni Yaw | |
| 38 | South Atlantic (SAPETRO) | OPL 264 (130) | 1998 | Miguel Guerrero, Joy Ikiebe, Guerrrero, with T.Y. Danjuma as Chairman |
| 39 | Oando | OPL 278, 236 | 2005, 2006 | Magoro, J.A. Tinubu, O. Boyo, M.O. Osunsanya, O. Adeyemo, O. Akpata, Oba Gbadebo, A. Peppe and Appiah Korang |
| 40 | Ashbert | OPL 325 | Albert Esiri, Ifeoma Esiri | |
| 41 | Oil World | OPL 241 | 2007 | Gbenga Olawapo, Adekunle Akintola, Ibukun Olawepo, Rachael Akintola |
| 42 | Pan Ocean | OPL 98, 275 | 1976, 2007 | F.A. Fadeyi, M.D. Yuduf, S.D. Adeniyi |
| 43 | Cleanwater Consortium | OPL 289 | 2007 | Arumeni-Ikhide Joseph, Okey Nzenwa, Abu Ibrahim |
| 44 | Afren Global Resources | OPL 907, 917 | 2005, 2008 | Rilwan Lukman, Osmah Shahenshah, Evert Jan Mulder, Peter Bingham, Guy Pass, Bet Cooper, Constantine, Egbert Imomoh |
| 45 | Centrica/CCC/All Bright Consortium | OPL 276, 283 | 2005, 2006 | Jake Mirica, John Sheers |
| 46 | Gas Transmission & Power Ltd | OPL 905 | 2005 | Ahmed Joda, Babangida Hassan Katsina, Makoji Aduku, Abubakar Joda |
| 47 | Global Energy Company Limited | OPL 135 | 2005, 2010 | S.A. Onabiyi, M.A. Koshoni, T.T. Anyansho, J.N. Obiago |
| 48 | New Nig. Devt. Company | OPL 733,809, 810,722 | Northern State governors | |
| 49 | Tenoil Petroleum Energy Services | OPL 2008 | 2007 | Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Funso Lawal, Jacob Ajekigbe, Tony Ezenna, Ndi Onyiuke Okereke, Fola Adeola, Nicholas Okoye, with Elumelu as Chairman |
| S/No | Name of Company | Licence | Year of Award | Names of Directors/Shareholders |
| 1 | Niger Delta Company | Ogbele (OML 54) | 1999 | Aret Adams, Uduimo Itsueli, Sammy Olagbaju, David Richard, Udi Ibru and Fatona Layi |
| 2 | Prime Petr. Ltd & Suffolk Petr | Asaramaroru (OML 11) | 2003 | MacPepple Henry, Macpepple Joy, Macpepple Emmanuel, Macpepple Elfrida and Macpepple Victoria |
| 3 | Oriental Energy | Owok (OML 67), Ebok | 2006, 2007 | Alhaji Indimi, Usman Danburran |
| 4 | Universal Energy | Stubb Creek Field (OML 13/14 | 2003 | Amana Nkoyo, Mianaekere Nelson, Abubakar Hayatou, Mboho Emmanuel, Ekpo Akpan, Inyang Etim (Akwa Ibom Govt) |
| 5 | Eurafric Energy Limited | Dawes Island (OML 54) | 2003 | Onoh Anthony, Onoh Christiana, Onoh Ngozi, George Udoekong, Nwauche Eastus |
| 6 | Pillar Oil Limited | Umusati/Igbuku (OML 56) | 2003 | Onosode G.O, Fadahunsi O, Amakiri J., Hassan-Katsina Usman, Tonwe Basife, Obaseki Godwin, Akoyomare Ambrose, Fisher Abayomi, Anaekwena Anthony, Avuru Spencer, Onosode Spencer, Hassan-Babangida |
| 7 | Bayelsa Oil Company | Atala (OML 46) | Bayelsa Govt, Brigidi David, Alamieyesheiga Anitonbrapa, Ifimain Ekine, Jonathan Selereipre, Enddeley Francis, Chinwetelu Chris, Willians E.J., Aliyu Abubakar | |
| 8 | Movideo E&P | Ekeh (OML 88) | Idau Sadiq, Jacobs Kayode, Enahoro Victor, Mohammed Aishatu, Tugger Yusuf, Okwuaive Iyabo, Sadare Raymond | |
| 9 | Bicta Energy | Ogedeh (OML 90) | Adesemowo G.A, Bashir MM, Onumodu Soye, Akinro C.A, Malberbe T. Unejei T | |
| 10 | Guarantee Petrr & Owena Oil | Ororo (OML 95) | Rufus Giwa, Ayodele Johnson, Fayose Abiodun, Unuigbe Odion, Omobomi Samuel, Rotimi Luyi, Adefarati Tunde, Duyie Korede, Ojo Segun, Ogedengbe Dele, Aidi Abass, Adegbonmire Wunmi, Amoye Mofisco, Ebiseni Sola, Oladunni Solomon, Agoi-George Segun, Akinruntan F.E, Hassan AlGazali, Eburajolo Victor, S.A. Ajayi | |
| 11 | Platform Petroleum Limited | Egboma (OML 38) | Edmund Daukoru, Avuru Austin, Amachi Moshe, Adegoke Oluwafeyisola, Addo-Bayero Nasir, Ewendu Chidi | |
| 12 | Sogenal Ltd | Akepo (OML 90) | Funso Lawal, Joda Abubakar, Harriman Hope, Odu Bunmi, Edohoeket Samuel, Yahaya Mohammed, Dada Nicholas, Yellowe Kenneth | |
| 13 | Chorus Energy | Amoji (OML 56) | Akerele Chris, Mamman Samaila, Ihetu G.S. Braide Kombo, Banks Nigel, Clubb James, Uhuegbulem Ben, Baba Gana Abba | |
| 14 | Millennium Oil and Gas | Oza (OML 11) | Ali Chris, Maseli John, Karrs Sastry, Shama Yogi, Igweze Emeka, Bashir Farouk | |
| 15 | Brittania U-Nigeria | Ajapa (OML 90) | Ifejika Uju, Ifejika Emmanuel, Omu Paul, Otiji Igwe, Ikpeme Ita, Cardoso Tokie, Okonkwo Annie, Inua Mogaji, Mbanefo Louis, Ombu AVM, Horsfall A.K., Ukpong Uche, Ogoro Emomena, Ifejika E.I, Umar Alhaji, Ikpele A.O | |
| 16 | Network E & P | Qua Iboe (OML 13) | Ajose Adeogun Ladi, Adesomoju Akin Alex -Duduyemi, Adewusi Adebowale, Ifode Yeletide, Gasau Ismaila Musa, John Etop, Olagbede Olufemi | |
| 17 | Waltersmith Petroman & Morris Petr. | Ibigwe (OML 16) | Isa Abdulrasak, Saleh Danjuma, Utomvie Nyingi, Ita Princess, Okoli Ndubuisi, Kakpovie Anthony, Okpala Eugene, Idrisu Mammudu, Idrisu Lawal, Isokrari Ombo, Nzeakor Nick, Abdulsalami Abdul, Nwabudo Ignatius | |
| 18 | Midwestern Oil & Gas & Suntrust Oil | Umsadege (OML 56 ) | Igbokwe Ken, Afejuku Anthony, Daultry Akpeti, Sagoe Kweku-Mensah, Gambo Lawan, Oshevire William, Mordi Sylvanus, Maidoh Daniel, Fatayi-Williams Babatunde, Mohammed Waziri, Emerhor Otega, Dublin-Green Winston, Mohammed Abubakar, Oduah Stella, Okafor Ugo and Baba-Ahmed Mouftah | |
| 19 | Independent Energy Limited | Ofa (OML 30) | Ikelionwu Emeka, Ohunmwangho Steve, Yar'Adua Murtala, Okudu Anthony, Bello Shamsudeen, Obaoye Michael, Monanuma | |
| 20 | Del Sigma | KE (OML 55) | Amachree Sokeiprim, Ungbuku K.D., Bakut J.I, Chaff Kabiru | |
| 21 | Associated Oil & Dansaki Petroleum | Tom Shot Bank (OML 14) | Machunga Laraba, Gwadah Bitus, Balat Isaiah, Uzor Azuka, Ibok Udo, Uzoechi Isaac, Kadiri Samuel, Afolabi Aderenlr, Yinka Aina | |
| 22 | Frontier Oil Limited | Uquo (OML 13) | Dada Thomas, Lolomari Odoliyi, Kolade Victor, Yisa Solomon, Nwasikeobi, Alechenu Emmanuel, Bello Falalu | |
| 23 | Energia Limited & Oando Prod. Devt Ltd | Ebendo/Obodeti (OML 56) | Horsfall A.U, Aribeana Stephen, Shawley Cooker, Bello Lawal, Ene Emeka, Afolabi Ade, Coker Sam, Esiri Albert, Dibiaezue Ifeoma, Hammad Charles, Macgregor Olushola, Oando | |
| 24 | Goland Petroleum Devt. Company | Oriri (OML 88) | Kingsley Ngelale, Mogaji Gambo, Slako Johnson, Anthony Dotimi | |
| 25 | Excel Exploration & Production | Eremor (OML 46) | Abiodun Awosika as shareholder | |
| 26 | Sahara Energy & African Oil Ltd. | Tsekelewu (OML 40) | Baba Lawal, Cole Tonye, Odunsi Ade, Adeniji Titi, Akinla Ladipo, Bently John, Ciroma Musa, Odili Obi F., Du-Frayer | |
| 27 | Green Energy International Ltd | Otakikpo | A.A. Olojede as shareholder | |
| 28 | All Grace Energy | Ubima (OML 46) | Adeola Adenikinju, Sola Alab |
