Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has reiterated its unwavering commitment to driving energy sustainability, with a focus on people, environmental stewardship, and corporate governance. The company emphasized that its sustainability approach is long-term, with benefits that transcend immediate gains.
This reaffirmation was made by Seplat Energy’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Samson Ezugworie, during a panel session at the 2025 Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF), hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council in Abuja. Speaking on the panel titled “Driving Energy Sustainability Through Technology, Policy, and Supply Chain Excellence,” Ezugworie stated that true business sustainability is anchored on vision—on building a future that one may not directly benefit from.
He likened the concept of sustainability to the survival of the human race, which has had to overcome numerous challenges, including energy poverty—one of Nigeria’s most pressing issues. According to him, energy poverty continues to limit the country’s development potential and the quality of life of its people.
Addressing Seplat Energy’s contributions to solving this challenge, Ezugworie revealed that the company has installed more than 850 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of gas processing capacity in Nigeria. This figure does not include the additional capacity expected from the recently acquired Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) assets.
“Over the years, we’ve achieved more than 850MMscfd in domestic gas capacity. With our recent MPNU acquisition, we are now well-positioned to expand further, tapping into substantial gas reserves and channeling a significant portion of that to help power Nigeria,” Ezugworie said.
He emphasized that the panel’s core themes—technology, policy, and supply chain excellence—are ultimately about people. “At Seplat Energy, we recently welcomed 50 young graduates into our workforce. They are currently undergoing extensive training. This is our way of building a talent pipeline, ensuring that future leaders are prepared to carry the torch. That’s what sustainability is all about,” he added.
On technological innovation, Ezugworie described Seplat Energy’s contributions to Nigeria’s gas sector as transformational. He referenced the company’s End of Routine Flaring (EORF) roadmap, which includes investments across operational sites aimed at reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.
He noted that the first module of the Sapele Integrated Gas Plant (SIGP) is now operational and producing. Once it reaches full capacity in 2025, it is expected to significantly reduce Seplat’s Scope 1 emissions. He also highlighted other critical flare-out projects underway, such as:
- Western Asset Flares Out Project (installation of vapour recovery unit compressors),
- Sapele LPG Storage & Offloading Facility,
- Oben LPG Project, and
- Ohaji Flares Out Project.
These initiatives are part of Seplat’s strategy to eliminate routine gas flaring across its onshore assets by the second half of 2025.
Ezugworie further stressed the company’s strong commitment to Corporate Social Investment (CSI) in Nigeria, focusing on sustainable impact in health, education, and energy access. He shared notable milestones from 2024, including:
- 352 teachers empowered through the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP),
- 6,373 students impacted by the Pearls Quiz Competition,
- Four STEAM labs equipped across four secondary schools,
- 9,780 beneficiaries of the Eye Can See health programme, and
- Clean energy solutions deployed in six schools and three hospitals.
Through these initiatives, Seplat Energy continues to demonstrate leadership in creating long-term value for stakeholders and contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s sustainable development goals.
