₦airaland Forum

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 Directors

29 Enageed Resources Limited OPL 274 2007 Buba Lawal, Cole Tonye, Odunsi Ade as Directors

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. Yusuf, 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

Marginal Fields Operators

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 Erastus.

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

Contrary to the claim by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Senator Ita Enang, last week that 83 per cent of oil blocks in the country are owned by northerners, investigations by THISDAY have revealed that 88 per cent of the oil blocks are owned by multinational oil companies.

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

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

Marginal Fields Operators

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

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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

As the controversies generated over which region controlled more of Nigeria’s oil assets intensify, the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, has said that such controversies are baseless considering that oil blocks are awarded based on bids offered for them globally.

Against this backdrop, the industry regulator noted that when such bid rounds are being conducted, the region of the bidders is not one of the prequalification for winning such oil blocks.

The Director, DPR, Mr. Osten Olorunshola, who made the clarification last week in Lagos, said, “The Federal Government does not allocate oil blocks and marginal fields to individuals and corporations based on region or where they come from. So, DPR does not ask if an individual is from the North or South when allocating the fields.”

Ownership controversies

Pressed further, on which region owned more of Nigeria’s oil assets, Olorunshola, who spoke at the launch of the Nigeria Oil and Gas, NOG Intelligence, a weekly print and online industry newsletter, insisted that “The DPR has no records of 83 per cent Northern ownership of oil blocks anywhere.”

According to him, Nigerians currently own 52 per cent of the country’s 173 active oil blocs, while foreign oil companies own 48 per cent.

He added that of the total of 388 oil blocks in the country, only 173 of them have been awarded to individuals and corporations, while 215 blocks were yet to be awarded.

Broken further, of the 173 so far awarded, Nigerians owned 90 blocks while foreigners owned 83 blocks.

He, however, lamented that all the 90 blocks awarded to indigenous players account for only six per cent of the country’s total crude oil production, while the 83 awarded to foreign oil companies account for 94 per cent of the total output.

Steering the hornets’ nest

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Senator Ita Enang, a forth night ago steered the hornets’ nest, when he alleged that 83 percent of Nigeria’s oil blocks were in the control of the northern region.

This led to a series of claims and counter claims by various groups in the different geographical regions in the country, including activists and non-governmental organisations, NGOs. Many even called for a review of oil block awards. Even newspapers (not Vanguard) went agog with their own versions of the real oil block owners.

However, DPR’s recent pronouncements on the issue that Nigerians own 80 oil bocks where foreigners had 83 have nullified every other previous pronouncements on the controversial oil blocks ownership, including the list of 77 oil blocks and their owners recently published by one of the dailies.

Analysts are of the view that to end the controversy, the DPR should go a step further to publish the full list of the 173 oil blocks so far awarded, indicating who owned what, whether local or foreign.

Poor indigenous output contribution

Notwithstanding the fact that Nigerians owned the larger share of the nation’s oil assets, their contributions to total production as revealed by the DPR is abysmally poor.

According to data provided by the regulator, Nigerians are producing about 150,000 barrels of crude oil per day, representing six per cent of the Nigeria’s total crude production; while foreign oil companies account for the bulk of 2.35 million bpd or 94 per cent of total output.

He blamed this on the lackadaisical attitude of the Nigerian players towards the development of their blocks. He said that majority of them have not commenced any serious production activities on the oil blocks since they were awarded to them.

He said, “It appears that people just want to own oil blocks and put it on their complimentary cards. We are not happy with that. It is absurd that six per cent of oil production is coming out of 90 leases.

“Government decided to dig deeper as it was not so happy with the performance of the indigenous oil companies. That is the reason why government put in place the Marginal Fields policy,” he noted.

He disclosed that about 24 marginal fields were allocated in 2003, and only six fields are doing well, while the rest have refused to develop theirs, adding that many are faced with litigations, funding constraints, non-bankable proposals, and a host of others issues.

He said, “The major issue that negatively affected the production capacity of majority of the marginal field owners is the fact that the owners could not access funds. As at 2003, when the fields were awarded, Nigerian banks where in difficult situation, making it impossible for majority of them to give out loans.

“Also, another challenge that served as a drawback to the marginal fields programme is the unending litigations by most of the parties the fields were awarded to. The bid rounds brought a lot of litigations, due to the fact that the parties were technically asked to merge before the fields will be awarded to them. Till today, majority of them are still in court and are yet to kick start the process of production on their fields.”

The active and producing marginal fields are:

· Asuokpu/Umutu field owned by Platform Petroleum

· Ibigwe field by Walter Smith and Morris Petroleum

· Uquo field by Frontier Oil

· Ajapa field – Britania-U

· Umusadege field by Midwestern Oil and Gas, and Suntrust

· Obodogwa/Obodeti field by Pillar Oil

Olorunshola further stated that of the five marginal fields that were awarded on a discretionary basis, only Oriental Energy owners of two of the fields – Okwok and Ebok fields; and Niger Delta Petroleum Development Company, owner of Ogbelle field are involved in active production.

He, however, maintained that over the last couple of months, the Marginal Fields programme is gradually living up to expectation, as production is now up to 60 million barrel per day in addition to about 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) of gas.

Despite the identified challenges, Olorunshola argued that the marginal fields owners are still breaking new grounds, as they integrating value, unlocking stranded molecules, creating opportunity for employment and empowerment.

He further stated that the programme is deploying new technologies, recording unprecedented collaboration and are now handling local communities better than before.

Block revocation, new bid rounds underway

In view of the poor performance, Olorunshola disclosed that the licences for some of the marginal fields will be revoked. In the revocation of the licenses granted to individuals and corporations, emphasis will be placed on fields that are yet to be developed.

As a result, he said the licenses will be revoked next year, and the fields will be taken from the current owners and given to new owners.

the DPR boss disclosed that the Federal Government is considering undertaking another bid round for the country’s marginal oil fields, irrespective of whether the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, is passed or not.

He explained added that this was with a view to streamlining the bid rounds and reducing the process to about seven months from about one year and above in the past.

According to him, once the advertisement calling for bids is published in the newspapers, the DPR is targeting 90 days for people to submit their bids, and 60 days for evaluation of the bids. He argued that the period will enable it to properly assess the bids, while expressing the hope that it will record a significant oversubscription.

He further disclosed that the DPR is striving to ensure that subsequent bidding rounds are conducted every three years, while making sure that the reserves volume are bankable and the bid rounds are made simpler and transparent.

thaoriginator:
My name dey dia

shachris06:
there are more southerners there as there are northerners. no need for the ethnic bigotry.

thaoriginator:
wetin concerns me wit ethnic? No time o

shachris06:
lol. Radio Biafra has being deceiving Niger Deltans that Hausa's own all the oil blocs in their legion.

We should know whom are real enemies are.

Editor1:
Buhari should allocate himself a brain bloc...


Thats what he needs most!

shachris06:
what brought buhari to this discussion? was he the one that awarded the blocs.

Editor1:
When a dullard rules, the people complain about virtually everything!

shachris06:
there are more southerners there as there are northerners. no need for the ethnic bigotry.

LoveMachine:
When we take a glance at the names one thing should pop out. People from all ethnic groups have their names side by side. Money knows no ethnicity. Xenophobia and hate is for fools. Let's get rich together. There is more than enough out here for all of us to eat. Naija UP!

Dorrobucci:
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Why would any hausa/fulani be in possession of any oil bloc in the first place?

Is there oil in the north? NO

So why would you own an oil block in my backyard? Ndi ara!

huangcheng:
How many South Southerners and South Easterners own groundnut blocks?

shachris06:
groundnut blocks are not Natural resources. You want to own what another man has sweated to grow? And who says you cannot grow as many groundnuts as you want?

huangcheng:
How many oil blocks did you grow in the SS/SE region?

shachris06:
Oil blocs occur Naturally. No one grows them. I hope you are sensible?

huangcheng:
When the oil spills it doesn't destroy the water in the North "naturally", when they flare gas it doesn't disturb the air in the North "naturally" but when it's time to own oil blocks, its a natural endowment for "ONE NIGERIA".

Can you see how crazy you sound? Until Southerners start owning groundnut blocks the North should stay off Niger Delta "natural" resources.

shachris06:
Shut up. ain't you paid compensations? Besides, most of those wells are owned by foreign multi nationals...so you can direct your anger to them as well.

You are paid compensations by the companies that run those blocs. If you feel they don't pay you enough, you go to the court.

shachris06:
True. But the people would keep getting lied to. Nnamdi Kanu of radiio biafra says that hausas owes virtually all the oil blocs in Nigera.....He is using it to incite the igbos and Niger Deltans.

LoveMachine:
To quote Dr. John Henrik Clarke, "Black people don't read enough. As a matter of fact, black people don't read nearly enough." Ndi Igbo and Niger Deltans are being fooled by a sheister and all we would have to do is read an article. All the hoopla being generated by his lies are easily quelled in one swoop. A lie can run for years but the truth can catch it in a moment. My people will wise up. We have to unite around a righteous cause. Proper education and economic empowerment are the answers for our salvation. Peace fam.

huangcheng:
How much compensation do Northerners pay from their Groundnut proceeds? No insults my friend, i'm only trying to counter stupidity with higher stupidity.

shachris06:
i couldn't have said it better. Nice one bro.